Rayam - Goilkera, West Singhbhum

Rayam is a village situated in the Goilkera subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 30 km from Goilkera and around 94 km from Chaibasa. Sarugara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rayam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rayam is 377627. The village covers a total geographical area of 397.55 hectares and falls under the 833103 pincode. Chakardharpur is the nearest town.

Rayam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manoharpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rayam

According to the 2011 Census, Rayam village had a total population of 592 people, including 290 males and 302 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.08%, with male literacy at 54.67% and female literacy at 27.06%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 484.

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

Nearby Villages of Rayam

Rayam 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 Rayam

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Rayam. The nearest railway station is Derowan P. Halt, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Rayam is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rayam

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

Health Facilities in Rayam

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

FAQs about Rayam