Saraiya - Colonelganj, Gonda

Saraiya is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Saraiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saraiya is 175042. The village covers a total geographical area of 816.65 hectares and falls under the 271504 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Saraiya

As per Census 2011, Saraiya village has a total population of 5,521 people, consisting of 2,923 males and 2,598 females. The village has 839 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 831 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,845 literate and 2,676 illiterate residents. Additionally, 889 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Saraiya

Saraiya 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 Saraiya

Saraiya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sarju, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Saraiya is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Saraiya is about 35 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 Saraiya

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

Health Facilities in Saraiya

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

FAQs about Saraiya