Shlaiya - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Shlaiya is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Unchidih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shlaiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shlaiya is 213547. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.32 hectares and falls under the 231216 pincode. R,ganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Shlaiya 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 Ghorawal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shlaiya

According to the 2011 Census, Shlaiya village had a total population of 731 people, including 385 males and 346 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.68%, with male literacy at 80.46% and female literacy at 49.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 315, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Shlaiya

Shlaiya 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 Shlaiya

Shlaiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Roberts Ganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from R,ganj to Shlaiya is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Shlaiya is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shlaiya

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

Health Facilities in Shlaiya

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

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