Rajan - Gurua, Gaya

Rajan is a village situated in the Gurua subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gurua and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Rajan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajan is 255725. The village covers a total geographical area of 369 hectares and falls under the 804405 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Rajan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Rajan

According to the 2011 Census, Rajan village had a total population of 4,454 people, including 2,252 males and 2,202 females, living in 706 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.32%, with male literacy at 80.14% and female literacy at 58.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,034, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajan

Rajan 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 Rajan

Rajan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paraiya, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Rajan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Rajan is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajan

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

Health Facilities in Rajan

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

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