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

As per Census 2011, Rayat village has a total population of 4,851 people, consisting of 2,549 males and 2,302 females. The village has 662 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,864 literate and 2,987 illiterate residents. Additionally, 99 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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