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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gopalganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Harayia

According to the 2011 Census, Harayia village had a total population of 1,697 people, including 820 males and 877 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 1,070 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.78%, with male literacy at 70.00% and female literacy at 40.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 302.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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