Raiya

Raiya is a village located in Nalagarh tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 96km away from district headquarter Nalagarh. Nalagarh is the sub-district headquarter of Raiya village. As per 2009 stats, Kashmirpur is the gram panchayat of Raiya village.

Here you can discover what makes Raiya unique in its vibrant Nalagarh-Solan region. You’ll see Raiya’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Raiya

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Raiya is 020797. The village spans a total geographical area of 147.02 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174101. Nalagarh is nearest town to Raiya village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Raiya village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nalagarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Raiya

According to the 2011 Census, Raiya has a total population of about 619, with approximately 314 males and 305 females. The sex ratio is around 971 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 58 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 161 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.18%, with male literacy at about 78.03% and female literacy near 68.20%. There are around 115 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Raiya's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Raiya

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Raiya. As per the 2011 stats, Raiya had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Raiya

Knowing the nearby villages of Raiya helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Raiya.

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