Niriya - Karchhana, Prayagraj

Niriya is a village situated in the Karchhana tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from Karchhana and around 60 km from Allahabad. Niriya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Niriya is 162509. The village covers a total geographical area of 171.37 hectares and falls under the 212106 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Niriya

As per Census 2011, Niriya village has a total population of 2,075 people, consisting of 1,108 males and 967 females. The village has 298 households and a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males. There are 352 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,250 literate and 825 illiterate residents. Additionally, 495 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Niriya

Niriya 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 Niriya

Niriya 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 Bheerpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.9 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Niriya

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

Health Facilities in Niriya

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

FAQs about Niriya