Raya - Kotra, Udaipur

Raya is a village situated in the Kotra tehsil of Udaipur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotra and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Udaipur. Bekriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raya is 105863. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 313708 pincode. Pindwara is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Raya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gogunda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udaipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raya

As per Census 2011, Raya village has a total population of 240 people, consisting of 115 males and 125 females. The village has 47 households and a sex ratio of 1,086 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 53 literate and 187 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 235 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population240115125
Child Population (0–6 yrs)502327
Scheduled Castes (SC)523
Scheduled Tribes (ST)235113122
Literate Population534013
Illiterate Population18775112

Nearby Villages of Raya

Raya 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)
Jhari RoyanEast1.14 km
Majra SaiNorth-East1.19 km
Kali DoongriSouth-East1.95 km
Sai KalanNorth-West2.08 km
MalwiyaEast2.95 km
Paoti KalanSouth3.23 km
Kali BorNorth-East3.62 km
MerpurSouth-East3.63 km
Bhamra KhetNorth-West4.25 km
PeeplaEast4.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Raya

Public transport in the Raya is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sirohi Road, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pindwara to Raya is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Udaipur to Raya is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Raya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Raya

Where is Raya located?

Raya village is located in Kotra Tehsil, Udaipur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Raya?

The Gram Panchayat of Raya is Bekriya.

What is the pincode of Raya?

The pincode of Raya is 313708.

What is the population of Raya?

Raya has a total population of 240, including 115 males and 125 females.

How many households are there in Raya?

There are 47 households in Raya.

What is the literacy rate in Raya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raya is 22.08%. Male literacy is 34.78% and female literacy is 10.40%.