Diya - Sakaldiha, Chandauli

Diya is a village situated in the Sakaldiha tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakaldiha and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Rampur Diya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Diya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diya is 206976. The village covers a total geographical area of 332.14 hectares and falls under the 232107 pincode.

Diya 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 Saiyadraja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Diya

According to the 2011 Census, Diya village had a total population of 2,865 people, including 1,499 males and 1,366 females, living in 401 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.37%, with male literacy at 88.76% and female literacy at 63.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 363, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Diya

Diya 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 Diya

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Diya. The nearest railway station is Taraon, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chandauli to Diya is about 30 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 Diya

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

Health Facilities in Diya

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

FAQs about Diya