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

According to the 2011 Census, Raya village had a total population of 240 people, including 115 males and 125 females, living in 47 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.89%, with male literacy at 43.48% and female literacy at 13.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 235.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Raya