Shiya - Kunda, Pratapgarh

Shiya is a village situated in the Kunda tehsil of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kunda and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Pratapgarh. Shiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiya is 158523. The village covers a total geographical area of 1197.88 hectares and falls under the 230201 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Shiya

According to the 2011 Census, Shiya village had a total population of 5,343 people, including 2,513 males and 2,830 females, living in 1,032 households. The sex ratio was 1,126 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.98%, with male literacy at 77.84% and female literacy at 50.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,674.

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

Nearby Villages of Shiya

Shiya 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 Shiya

Shiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lalgopalganj, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Shiya is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pratapgarh to Shiya is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiya

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

Health Facilities in Shiya

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

FAQs about Shiya