Raiya - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Raiya is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Raiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raiya is 201474. The village covers a total geographical area of 208.4 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Raiya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Machhlishahr Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Raiya

According to the 2011 Census, Raiya village had a total population of 3,497 people, including 1,838 males and 1,659 females, living in 489 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.95%, with male literacy at 82.96% and female literacy at 55.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 602, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 102.

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

Nearby Villages of Raiya

Raiya 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 Raiya

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Raiya. The nearest railway station is Bakhsha, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Raiya is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Raiya is about 18 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 Raiya

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

Health Facilities in Raiya

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

FAQs about Raiya