Gayas

Gayas is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.2km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Gayas village. As per 2009 stats, Rampur is the gram panchayat of Gayas village.

Here you can discover what makes Gayas unique in its vibrant Raiganj-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Gayas’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gayas

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gayas is 309668. The village spans a total geographical area of 247.86 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733156. Raiganj is nearest town to Gayas village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gayas village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gayas

Population of Gayas

According to the 2011 Census, Gayas has a total population of about 1,281, with approximately 662 males and 619 females. The sex ratio is around 935 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 121 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 277 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 147. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.34%, with male literacy at about 73.41% and female literacy near 56.70%. There are around 265 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gayas's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gayas

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gayas. As per the 2011 stats, Gayas had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gayas

Knowing the nearby villages of Gayas helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gayas.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gayas