Rayat - Gabhana, Aligarh

Rayat is a village situated in the Gabhana tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gabhana and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Rayat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rayat is 121968. The village covers a total geographical area of 511.79 hectares and falls under the 202140 pincode. Gabhana is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Rayat

According to the 2011 Census, Rayat village had a total population of 4,851 people, including 2,549 males and 2,302 females, living in 662 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.89%, with male literacy at 64.59% and female literacy at 35.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99.

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

Nearby Villages of Rayat

Rayat 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 Rayat

Rayat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kulwa, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gabhana to Rayat is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Rayat is about 20 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 Rayat

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

Health Facilities in Rayat

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

FAQs about Rayat