Raigawan - Fatehpur, Bara Banki

Raigawan is a village situated in the Fatehpur tehsil of Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Barabanki. Raigwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raigawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raigawan is 163817. The village covers a total geographical area of 279.66 hectares and falls under the 225302 pincode. Sidhauli is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Raigawan 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 Kursi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barabanki Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raigawan

According to the 2011 Census, Raigawan village had a total population of 1,799 people, including 967 males and 832 females, living in 331 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.44%, with male literacy at 68.80% and female literacy at 48.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 759.

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

Nearby Villages of Raigawan

Raigawan 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 Raigawan

Raigawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ataria, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sidhauli to Raigawan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barabanki to Raigawan is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raigawan

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

Health Facilities in Raigawan

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

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