Raiganj - Padrauna, Kushinagar

Raiganj is a village situated in the Padrauna tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padrauna and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Raiganj village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raiganj is 188428. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.01 hectares and falls under the 274308 pincode. Padrauna is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Raiganj

According to the 2011 Census, Raiganj village had a total population of 1,025 people, including 530 males and 495 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.23%, with male literacy at 73.78% and female literacy at 47.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 300, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Raiganj

Raiganj 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 Raiganj

Raiganj 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 Barharagani, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padrauna to Raiganj is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Raiganj is about 14 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 Raiganj

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

Health Facilities in Raiganj

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

FAQs about Raiganj