Karaiya - Gauriganj, Amethi

Karaiya is a village situated in the Gauriganj tehsil of Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30.5 km from Gauriganj and around 34.5 km from Sultanpur. Hariharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karaiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karaiya is 169142. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.98 hectares and falls under the 227411 pincode. Munshiganj is the nearest town, located about 7.5 km away.

Karaiya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gauriganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amethi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karaiya

According to the 2011 Census, Karaiya village had a total population of 577 people, including 287 males and 290 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.62%, with male literacy at 74.50% and female literacy at 54.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65.

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

Nearby Villages of Karaiya

Karaiya 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 Karaiya

Karaiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shivnagar, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Munshiganj to Karaiya is about 7.5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sultanpur to Karaiya is about 34.5 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karaiya

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

Health Facilities in Karaiya

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

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