Payra - Jhallara, Salumbar

Payra is a village situated in the Jhallara tehsil of Salumbar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 20 km from Salumbar and around 100 km from Udaipur. Payra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Payra is 107324. The village covers a total geographical area of 745 hectares and falls under the 313038 pincode. Salumber is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Payra

As per Census 2011, Payra village has a total population of 1,682 people, consisting of 889 males and 793 females. The village has 353 households and a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males. There are 267 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 798 literate and 884 illiterate residents. Additionally, 100 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 549 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,682889793
Child Population (0–6 yrs)267153114
Scheduled Castes (SC)1005248
Scheduled Tribes (ST)549286263
Literate Population798514284
Illiterate Population884375509

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)
AmalwaSouth0.95 km
Dhika-dholaNorth1.33 km
Kaja-waraNorth-West2.09 km
Sal-puraWest2.18 km
Jodhpur-unchi-magriSouth-West2.35 km
SuthariyaEast2.40 km
Bori-gamraEast2.51 km
Sing-purWest2.91 km
UmraSouth-West3.00 km
Dangi-kheraNorth-West3.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Payra

Payra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sur Khand Ka Kheda, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Salumber to Payra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udaipur to Payra is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 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
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Payra

Where is Payra located?

Payra village is located in Jhallara Tehsil, Salumbar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Payra?

Payra is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Payra?

The pincode of Payra is 313038.

What is the population of Payra?

Payra has a total population of 1,682, including 889 males and 793 females.

How many households are there in Payra?

There are 353 households in Payra.

What is the literacy rate in Payra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Payra is 47.44%. Male literacy is 57.82% and female literacy is 35.81%.