Goraiya - Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Nagar, Chandauli

Goraiya is a village situated in the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Nagar tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from Chandauli and around 28 km from Chandauli. Goraiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goraiya is 207349. The village covers a total geographical area of 56.75 hectares and falls under the 232104 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Goraiya 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 Mughalsarai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Goraiya

According to the 2011 Census, Goraiya village had a total population of 1,654 people, including 876 males and 778 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.08%, with male literacy at 63.31% and female literacy at 47.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150.

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

Nearby Villages of Goraiya

Goraiya 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 Goraiya

Goraiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vyasnagar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Goraiya is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Goraiya is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goraiya

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

Health Facilities in Goraiya

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

FAQs about Goraiya