Saraiyan - Ghatampur, Kanpur Nagar

Saraiyan is a village situated in the Ghatampur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatampur and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Kanpurnagar. Saraiyan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saraiyan is 150780. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.52 hectares and falls under the 209208 pincode. Ghatampur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Saraiyan

As per Census 2011, Saraiyan village has a total population of 2,378 people, consisting of 1,260 males and 1,118 females. The village has 465 households and a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males. There are 289 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,475 literate and 903 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,025 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3781,2601,118
Child Population (0–6 yrs)289150139
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,025548477
Literate Population1,475860615
Illiterate Population903400503

Nearby Villages of Saraiyan

Saraiyan 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)
BichhipurNorth-East1.00 km
Rahti AimaSouth1.45 km
MakhauliWest1.51 km
MadanpurNorth-East1.79 km
Rahti KhalsaWest2.20 km
RewnaNorth2.26 km
MuiyaSouth-East2.49 km
JuraiyanEast2.68 km
IchhauliNorth-West2.78 km
ShrinagarSouth2.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Saraiyan

Saraiyan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghatampur, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghatampur to Saraiyan is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpurnagar to Saraiyan is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saraiyan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Saraiyan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Saraiyan

Where is Saraiyan located?

Saraiyan village is located in Ghatampur Tehsil, Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Saraiyan?

Saraiyan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Saraiyan?

The pincode of Saraiyan is 209208.

What is the population of Saraiyan?

Saraiyan has a total population of 2,378, including 1,260 males and 1,118 females.

How many households are there in Saraiyan?

There are 465 households in Saraiyan.

What is the literacy rate in Saraiyan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saraiyan is 62.03%. Male literacy is 68.25% and female literacy is 55.01%.