Goraya - Harraiya, Basti

Goraya is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Gorya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goraya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goraya is 178947. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.38 hectares and falls under the 272129 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Goraya

According to the 2011 Census, Goraya village had a total population of 1,110 people, including 549 males and 561 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.60%, with male literacy at 53.81% and female literacy at 37.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Goraya

Goraya 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 Goraya

Goraya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Katra, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Goraya is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Goraya is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goraya

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

Health Facilities in Goraya

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

FAQs about Goraya