Rakasaha

Rakasaha was established by Mubarak Khan in the late 1500s. Zamindar Mubarak Khan was a Grandson of Narhar Khan, founder of Dildarnagar Kamsar.^{[citation needed]}

The founders were Zamindars (landholders) 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.^{[citation needed]}

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.^{[citation needed]}

After Indian independence in 1947, the zamindari system was gradually abolished, and governance shifted to democratic Panchayati Raj institutions (village councils). The Gram Pradhan (village head) now administers local governance.^{[citation needed]}

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.^{[citation needed]}

Total population (2011): 11,125 people in around 1,387 families.^{[citation needed]}

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%.^{[citation needed]}

Children (0–6 years): Around 1,834 children, which is approximately 16% of the total population.^{[citation needed]}