Umriya - Harraiya, Basti

Umriya is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 3 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Tarana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Umriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umriya is 179627. The village covers a total geographical area of 65.24 hectares and falls under the 272131 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Umriya 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 Umriya

According to the 2011 Census, Umriya village had a total population of 345 people, including 159 males and 186 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 1,170 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.27%, with male literacy at 86.23% and female literacy at 64.50%. 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 Umriya

Umriya 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 Umriya

Umriya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gaur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Umriya is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umriya

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

Health Facilities in Umriya

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

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