Saraya - Sahjanwa, Gorakhpur

Saraya is a village situated in the Sahjanwa tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahjanwa and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Saraya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saraya is 185355. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.02 hectares and falls under the 273212 pincode. Gorakhpur is the nearest town, located about 6 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 1,808 people, including 948 males and 860 females, living in 304 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.71%, with male literacy at 82.71% and female literacy at 58.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198.

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 Jagatbela, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gorakhpur to Saraya is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Saraya is about 8 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 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