Koyam - Raniganj, Pratapgarh

Koyam is a village situated in the Raniganj tehsil of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raniganj and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Pratapgarh. Koyam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koyam is 159816. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.65 hectares and falls under the 230301 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Koyam

As per Census 2011, Koyam village has a total population of 1,397 people, consisting of 651 males and 746 females. The village has 229 households and a sex ratio of 1,145 females per 1,000 males. There are 204 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 789 literate and 608 illiterate residents. Additionally, 236 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Koyam

Koyam 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 Koyam

Koyam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gaura, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Koyam is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pratapgarh to Koyam is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koyam

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

Health Facilities in Koyam

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

FAQs about Koyam