Raigai - Utraula, Balrampur

Raigai is a village situated in the Utraula tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Utraula and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Raigaawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raigai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raigai is 173902. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.73 hectares and falls under the 271306 pincode. Utraula is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Raigai

According to the 2011 Census, Raigai village had a total population of 627 people, including 284 males and 343 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 1,208 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.09%, with male literacy at 39.35% and female literacy at 26.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Raigai

Raigai 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 Raigai

Raigai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gainjahwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Utraula to Raigai is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Raigai is about 22 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 Raigai

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

Health Facilities in Raigai

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

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