Kayar - Wani, Yavatmal

Kayar is a village situated in the Wani tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wani and around 124 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Kayar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kayar is 544045. The village covers a total geographical area of 1339.92 hectares and falls under the 445308 pincode. Wani is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Kayar

As per Census 2011, Kayar village has a total population of 2,730 people, consisting of 1,380 males and 1,350 females. The village has 673 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 304 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,087 literate and 643 illiterate residents. Additionally, 205 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 462 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7301,3801,350
Child Population (0–6 yrs)304169135
Scheduled Castes (SC)205102103
Scheduled Tribes (ST)462235227
Literate Population2,0871,112975
Illiterate Population643268375

Nearby Villages of Kayar

Kayar 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)
Malegaon(u)South-West2.40 km
ChendkapurSouth2.49 km
MahankalpurEast2.68 km
BabapurSouth-East2.93 km
NawargaonNorth-East3.02 km
PatharpurWest3.30 km
WadjapurNorth-East3.37 km
GodgaonNorth-West3.65 km
DaraWest4.18 km
Panchdhar(u)South-East4.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kayar

Kayar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kayar, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wani to Kayar is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Kayar is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kayar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kayar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Kayar

Where is Kayar located?

Kayar village is located in Wani Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kayar?

Kayar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kayar?

The pincode of Kayar is 445308.

What is the population of Kayar?

Kayar has a total population of 2,730, including 1,380 males and 1,350 females.

How many households are there in Kayar?

There are 673 households in Kayar.

What is the literacy rate in Kayar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kayar is 76.45%. Male literacy is 80.58% and female literacy is 72.22%.