Layara - Kurwai, Vidisha

Layara is a village situated in the Kurwai tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurwai and around 94 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Layara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Layara is 480941. The village covers a total geographical area of 989.84 hectares and falls under the 464224 pincode. Kurwai is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Layara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Layara

According to the 2011 Census, Layara village had a total population of 3,569 people, including 1,911 males and 1,658 females, living in 607 households. The sex ratio was 868 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.54%, with male literacy at 78.78% and female literacy at 58.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 526, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Layara

Layara 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 Layara

Layara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kurwai Kethora, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurwai to Layara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Layara is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Layara

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

Health Facilities in Layara

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

FAQs about Layara