Harayia - Uchkagaon, Gopalganj

Harayia is a village situated in the Uchkagaon subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uchkagaon and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Harpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harayia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harayia is 230746. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 841438 pincode. Gopal Ganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Harayia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gopalganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Harayia

As per Census 2011, Harayia village has a total population of 1,697 people, consisting of 820 males and 877 females. The village has 253 households and a sex ratio of 1,069 females per 1,000 males. There are 317 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 756 literate and 941 illiterate residents. Additionally, 302 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Harayia are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,697820877
Child Population (0–6 yrs)317140177
Scheduled Castes (SC)302148154
Literate Population756476280
Illiterate Population941344597

Nearby Villages of Harayia

Harayia 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ParwaliaWest0.87 km
Natan KalanEast1.01 km
Darwani ChakNorth-East1.14 km
Sat KothwaSouth-West1.17 km
KathwaliaNorth-West1.27 km
GurmhaSouth-East1.65 km
DhangarhiNorth-East1.82 km
HarpurNorth1.89 km
TulsiaSouth-West1.99 km
Sankhe ChhotkaWest2.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Harayia

Harayia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Salar Khurd, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gopal Ganj to Harayia is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Harayia is about 18 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 Harayia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Harayia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Harayia

Where is Harayia located?

Harayia village is located in Uchkagaon Subdivision, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Harayia?

The Gram Panchayat of Harayia is Harpur.

What is the pincode of Harayia?

The pincode of Harayia is 841438.

What is the population of Harayia?

Harayia has a total population of 1,697, including 820 males and 877 females.

How many households are there in Harayia?

There are 253 households in Harayia.

What is the literacy rate in Harayia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harayia is 44.55%. Male literacy is 58.05% and female literacy is 31.93%.