Saraiyya - Colonelganj, Gonda

Saraiyya is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 9 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Saraiyya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saraiyya is 174781. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.85 hectares and falls under the 271504 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Saraiyya

According to the 2011 Census, Saraiyya village had a total population of 1,193 people, including 613 males and 580 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.38%, with male literacy at 80.73% and female literacy at 57.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187.

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

Nearby Villages of Saraiyya

Saraiyya 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 Saraiyya

Saraiyya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maijapur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Saraiyya is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Saraiyya is about 9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saraiyya

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

Health Facilities in Saraiyya

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

FAQs about Saraiyya