Sarayan - Akbarpur, Kanpur Dehat

Sarayan is a village situated in the Akbarpur tehsil of Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akbarpur and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Mati. Sarayan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarayan is 149281. The village covers a total geographical area of 696.03 hectares and falls under the 209303 pincode. Rura is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Sarayan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Akbarpur - raniya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Akbarpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sarayan

As per Census 2011, Sarayan village has a total population of 4,706 people, consisting of 2,552 males and 2,154 females. The village has 927 households and a sex ratio of 844 females per 1,000 males. There are 719 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,076 literate and 1,630 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,630 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sarayan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,7062,5522,154
Child Population (0–6 yrs)719395324
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,630890740
Literate Population3,0761,8231,253
Illiterate Population1,630729901

Nearby Villages of Sarayan

Sarayan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DhanirampurEast2.16 km
Enjua RampurWest2.20 km
GadanpurNorth2.26 km
KishunpurSouth-East2.27 km
Jenda MauNorth2.31 km
LachhmanpurNorth-East2.42 km
JagdishpurSouth-East2.55 km
TidhwaSouth-West2.63 km
ReriSouth-West3.33 km
MahrajpurNorth-West3.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarayan

Sarayan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rura, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rura to Sarayan is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mati to Sarayan is about 21 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 Sarayan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sarayan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sarayan

Where is Sarayan located?

Sarayan village is located in Akbarpur Tehsil, Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarayan?

Sarayan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sarayan?

The pincode of Sarayan is 209303.

What is the population of Sarayan?

Sarayan has a total population of 4,706, including 2,552 males and 2,154 females.

How many households are there in Sarayan?

There are 927 households in Sarayan.

What is the literacy rate in Sarayan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarayan is 65.36%. Male literacy is 71.43% and female literacy is 58.17%.