Payra - Dhariawad, Pratapgarh

Payra is a village situated in the Dhariawad tehsil of Pratapgarh district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhariawad and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Pratapgarh. Muniya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Payra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Payra is 107917. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 312625 pincode. Dhariawad is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Payra

According to the 2011 Census, Payra village had a total population of 724 people, including 328 males and 396 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 1,207 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.94%, with male literacy at 47.49% and female literacy at 21.41%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 698.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population724328396
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1386969
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)698315383
Literate Population19312370
Illiterate Population531205326

Nearby Villages of Payra

Payra 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)
Chandana GaonSouth-East1.31 km
MuniyaNorth-East1.57 km
BhojpurNorth1.95 km
NalwaSouth2.16 km
VelaWest2.18 km
UdaibhanpuraEast2.24 km
Jaya KheraNorth2.69 km
ShivpuriWest3.14 km
Bheema GaonNorth3.26 km
KalyanpuraEast3.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Payra

Payra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bansi Bohera, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhariawad to Payra is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pratapgarh to Payra is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Payra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Payra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Payra

Where is Payra located?

Payra village is located in Dhariawad Tehsil, Pratapgarh district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Payra?

The Gram Panchayat of Payra is Muniya.

What is the pincode of Payra?

The pincode of Payra is 312625.

What is the population of Payra?

Payra had a total population of 724, including 328 males and 396 females.

How many households are there in Payra?

Payra had 150 households.

What is the literacy rate in Payra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Payra was 32.94%. Male literacy was 47.49% and female literacy was 21.41%.