Rakasaha
Rakasaha is a village in Kamsaar in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Almost 6500 Kamsaar Pathans lived in the village as of 2011.
History of Raksaha:
Rakasaha village was established by Zamindar Mubarak Khan in late 1500ADs. Zamindar Mubarak Khan was a Grandson of Narhar Khan, founder of Dildarnagar kamsar.
The founders were Zamindars who held administrative and social power during the late Mughal period. While specific medieval records of Raksaha itself are limited, the broader Ghazipur region was a significant territory during the Sultanate and Mughal eras. Ghazipur’s recorded history goes back to dense ancient forests, ashrams, and early settlements mentioned in regional lore and early travel accounts.
According to the 2011 census the main population of the village live in an area of 200 acres, with the total of 11,125 people residing there.
Colonial & Modern Times:
During British colonial rule, rural land administrations and zamindari systems influenced Raksaha’s land ownership and social structures. The village, like many in Ghazipur, continued as an agrarian society.
After Indian independence in 1947, the zamindari system was gradually abolished, and governance shifted to democratic Panchayati Raj institutions. The Gram Pradhan now administers local governance.
Population & Literacy:
Total population : 11,125 people in around 1,387 families.
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Sex Ratio: 897 females per 1,000 males.
Literacy Rate: Higher than the state average — around 77.46 %. Male literacy is about 87.69 %, and female literacy is about 65.93 %.
Children : Around 1,834 children, which is approximately 16 % of the total population.
Culture, Religion & Local Life
Cultural Identity:
Raksaha is culturally rich and diverse:
Religious Harmony: People of different religions live harmoniously. Major festivals celebrated include Eid, Bakrid, Diwali, Dussehra, and Holi.
Educational Institutions: The village has several primary and secondary schools, including Sun Beam School and Crescent Convent School, contributing to higher literacy levels.
Sufism & Madrasas:
It’s known for Sufi heritage, including one of the earliest established men’s madrasa in the region and later a women’s madrasa under Maulana Riyaz Khan.
The village is sometimes referred to as “Raksaha Sharif” due to its Sufi spiritual importance
Raksaha is the village where first Men Madarsa opened in Kamsar and also later opened Women Madarsa too with full facility accommodations under Maulana Riyaz Khan who is son Sufi Samsuddin Khan. Every year people organise Jalsa of Sufi Shamsuddin.
Raksaha is a land of Sufism where one of the oldest mosque available beside Haji Sohrab Khan Income Tax Officer house.
That mosque contains very unique story in which some graves also available. This is the reason Raksaha is known for "Raksaha Shareef'.
Landmarks & Events:
Mosque: Raksaha has an old mosque near the village center that holds historical and cultural significance among locals.
Kohinoor Stadium: A local football ground known for hosting tournaments each year.
Annual Jalsa: Residents organize an annual jalsa related to Sufi traditions, attracting people from the region.
The main attraction of Raksaha from North Side is Sun Beam School and from South Side Crescent Convent School. And at both entrance there is main enterance concrete gate welcoming outsiders in Raksaha.
Kohinoor Stadium is also very famous football ground in Kamsar where different tournaments held every year.
One the way from Dildar Nagar to Raksaha there are two bricks chimney which give a recognization far from many kilometers of this village.
Modern Development & Connectivity:
Connectivity: Regular transport facilities connect Raksaha to nearby towns like Dildarnagar, which is about 3 km away and serves as the nearest hub for economic activities.
Village Info
Migration: A significant number of villagers work in various sectors, including government jobs, engineering, teaching, medical fields, sports, law, and many have emigrated abroad, which is a source of pride for the community.
This land is the people of religious faith, humanity, educated, modest, glamorous, advanced culture where all religions people live equally. Majority of Raksaha people works in various fields like farmers, government jobs, engineering, teaching, medicals, sports, advocate and many others.
People of this village are well employees in countries like USA, UK and Australia too that's a proud for villagers.
Main festivals of this village is Eid, Bakrid, Diwali, Dussehra and Holi.