Saraya - Gola, Gorakhpur

Saraya is a village situated in the Gola tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gola and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Surdapar Shukl serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saraya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saraya is 187798. The village covers a total geographical area of 19.43 hectares and falls under the 273409 pincode. Gorakhpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Saraya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Saraya

According to the 2011 Census, Saraya village had a total population of 73 people, including 32 males and 41 females, living in 11 households. The sex ratio was 1,281 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.33%, with male literacy at 88.46% and female literacy at 70.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Saraya

Saraya 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 Saraya

Saraya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barhaj Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gorakhpur to Saraya is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Saraya is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saraya

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

Health Facilities in Saraya

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

FAQs about Saraya