Gariya - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Gariya is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Gariya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gariya is 214136. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.4 hectares and falls under the 231208 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

Gariya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Duddhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gariya

According to the 2011 Census, Gariya village had a total population of 787 people, including 401 males and 386 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.35%, with male literacy at 59.25% and female literacy at 38.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 225.

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

Nearby Villages of Gariya

Gariya 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 Gariya

Gariya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Renukut, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Gariya is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gariya

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

Health Facilities in Gariya

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

FAQs about Gariya