Uriya - Barun, Aurangabad

Uriya is a village situated in the Barun subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barun and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Meh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uriya is 253692. The village covers a total geographical area of 81 hectares and falls under the 824112 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Uriya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nabinagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Uriya

According to the 2011 Census, Uriya village had a total population of 482 people, including 256 males and 226 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.98%, with male literacy at 92.51% and female literacy at 76.38%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Uriya

Uriya is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Uriya

Uriya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bagahabishunpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Uriya is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uriya

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Uriya village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Uriya

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Uriya village are given below:

FAQs about Uriya