Rai Tanda - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Rai Tanda is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Raitaanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rai Tanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rai Tanda is 132659. The village covers a total geographical area of 316.45 hectares and falls under the 242042 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Rai Tanda

According to the 2011 Census, Rai Tanda village had a total population of 3,515 people, including 1,852 males and 1,663 females, living in 596 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.40%, with male literacy at 68.18% and female literacy at 45.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,038.

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

Nearby Villages of Rai Tanda

Rai Tanda 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 Rai Tanda

Rai Tanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dudhia Khurd, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Rai Tanda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Rai Tanda is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rai Tanda

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

Health Facilities in Rai Tanda

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

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