Saraiya - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Saraiya is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Saraiyaa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saraiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saraiya is 203155. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.53 hectares and falls under the 222146 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Kerakat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Saraiya

As per Census 2011, Saraiya village has a total population of 1,596 people, consisting of 810 males and 786 females. The village has 231 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 270 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,002 literate and 594 illiterate residents. Additionally, 398 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 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Trilochan Mahdo, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Saraiya is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Saraiya is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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