Rathera

For the ancient chariot-based sport, see Rathera (sport).

Rathera
Village
Rathera Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 27.1746°N 78.9139°E / 27.1746; 78.9139
Country	India
State	Uttar Pradesh
District	Mainpuri
Tehsil	Mainpuri
Area [1]
• Total	1.414 km^2 (0.546 sq mi)
Population  (2011)[2]
• Total	4,856
• Density	3,400/km^2 (8,900/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)

Rathera (Raṭherā) is a village in Mainpuri block of Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh, India. As of 2011, it had a population of 4,856, in 749 households.

Demographics

As of 2011, Rathera had a population of 4,856, in 749 households.^[2]: 114 This population was 53.3% male (2,588) and 46.7% female (2,268). The 0-6 age group numbered 691 (345 male and 346 female), or 14.2% of the total population. 138 residents were members of Scheduled Castes, or 2.8% of the total.^{[3]: 94–5}

The 1981 census recorded Rathera as having a population of 2,851 people, in 453 households.^{[1]: 148–9}

The 1961 census recorded Rathera as comprising 1 hamlet, with a total population of 1,750 people (965 male and 785 female), in 296 households and 200 physical houses. The area of the village was given as 368 acres.^[4]: lxxx

Infrastructure

As of 2011, Rathera had 1 school teaching at the primary level and 3 schools teaching at the secondary level. The village had a veterinary hospital, although there were not any healthcare facilities for humans. Drinking water was provided by well, hand pump, and tube well; there were no public toilets. The village had a post office and public library; as well as at least some access to electricity for all purposes. Streets were made of both kachcha and pakka materials.^{[2]: 114–9}

References

1. Census 1981 Uttar Pradesh: District Census Handbook Part XIII-A: Village & Town Directory, District Mainpuri (PDF). 1982. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
2. "Census of India 2011: Uttar Pradesh District Census Handbook - Mainpuri, Part A (Village and Town Directory)" (PDF). Census of India. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
3. "Census of India 2011: Uttar Pradesh District Census Handbook - Mainpuri, Part B (Village and Town Wise Primary Census Abstract)" (PDF). Census of India. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
4. Census 1961: District Census Handbook, Uttar Pradesh (24 - Mainpuri District) (PDF). Lucknow. 1965. Retrieved 25 December 2021.