Saraiya - Bighapur, Unnao

Saraiya is a village situated in the Bighapur tehsil of Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bighapur and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Unnao. Kotwar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saraiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saraiya is 142829. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.82 hectares and falls under the 209866 pincode. Unnao is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Saraiya

As per Census 2011, Saraiya village has a total population of 548 people, consisting of 286 males and 262 females. The village has 108 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 334 literate and 214 illiterate residents. Additionally, 264 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population548286262
Child Population (0–6 yrs)774037
Scheduled Castes (SC)264132132
Literate Population334215119
Illiterate Population21471143

Nearby Villages of Saraiya

Saraiya 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)
BaruaNorth-East1.08 km
KotwarSouth1.15 km
PakrakhurdNorth-West1.47 km
Asgar GanjNorth-East1.69 km
KhijhauliWest1.70 km
AindhiEast2.11 km
ChandauliSouth-East2.18 km
ChandrasenaNorth2.43 km
GonamauSouth2.69 km
MohiuddinpurNorth-East2.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Saraiya

Saraiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Takia, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Unnao to Saraiya is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Unnao to Saraiya is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saraiya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Saraiya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Saraiya

Where is Saraiya located?

Saraiya village is located in Bighapur Tehsil, Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Saraiya?

The Gram Panchayat of Saraiya is Kotwar.

What is the pincode of Saraiya?

The pincode of Saraiya is 209866.

What is the population of Saraiya?

Saraiya has a total population of 548, including 286 males and 262 females.

How many households are there in Saraiya?

There are 108 households in Saraiya.

What is the literacy rate in Saraiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saraiya is 60.95%. Male literacy is 75.17% and female literacy is 45.42%.