Giriya - Aurai, Bhadohi

Giriya is a village situated in the Aurai tehsil of Bhadohi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Aurai and around 20 km from Sant Ravidas Nagar (bhadohi). Aawsanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Giriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Giriya is 210635. The village covers a total geographical area of 77 hectares and falls under the 221402 pincode. Sant Ravidas Nagar (bhadohi) is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Giriya

As per Census 2011, Giriya village has a total population of 787 people, consisting of 425 males and 362 females. The village has 105 households and a sex ratio of 851 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 592 literate and 195 illiterate residents. Additionally, 84 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Giriya are given below:

Nearby Villages of Giriya

Giriya 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 Giriya

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Giriya. The nearest railway station is Parsipur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sant Ravidas Nagar (bhadohi) to Giriya is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sant Ravidas Nagar (bhadohi) to Giriya is about 20 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 Giriya

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

Health Facilities in Giriya

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

FAQs about Giriya