Raiya - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Raiya is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Raiyana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raiya is 213927. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.66 hectares and falls under the 231213 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Raiya 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 Raiya

According to the 2011 Census, Raiya village had a total population of 870 people, including 442 males and 428 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.47%, with male literacy at 77.53% and female literacy at 49.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 456.

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

Nearby Villages of Raiya

Raiya 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 Raiya

Raiya 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 78.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Raiya is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Raiya is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raiya

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

Health Facilities in Raiya

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

FAQs about Raiya