Koriyanw - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Koriyanw is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Koriyanw village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koriyanw is 213768. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.35 hectares and falls under the 231213 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Koriyanw village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Robertsganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Koriyanw

As per Census 2011, Koriyanw village has a total population of 1,421 people, consisting of 741 males and 680 females. The village has 247 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 233 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 916 literate and 505 illiterate residents. Additionally, 555 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,421741680
Child Population (0–6 yrs)233119114
Scheduled Castes (SC)555292263
Scheduled Tribes (ST)312
Literate Population916542374
Illiterate Population505199306

Nearby Villages of Koriyanw

Koriyanw 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AmahataNorth-East0.76 km
BihataNorth0.87 km
SonwatWest1.05 km
VikrampurNorth-West1.34 km
KaradSouth-East1.34 km
ChakretyEast1.42 km
PuranakalanNorth-East1.50 km
Pannuganj Urf ShahganjSouth-West1.82 km
BabhangawaNorth1.88 km
BamanaulSouth-East1.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Koriyanw

Koriyanw is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Churk, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Koriyanw is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Koriyanw is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koriyanw

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Koriyanw

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Koriyanw

Where is Koriyanw located?

Koriyanw village is located in Robertsganj Tehsil, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Koriyanw?

Koriyanw is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Koriyanw?

The pincode of Koriyanw is 231213.

What is the population of Koriyanw?

Koriyanw has a total population of 1,421, including 741 males and 680 females.

How many households are there in Koriyanw?

There are 247 households in Koriyanw.

What is the literacy rate in Koriyanw?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Koriyanw is 64.46%. Male literacy is 73.14% and female literacy is 55.00%.