Payra - Thal, Pithoragarh

Payra is a village situated in the Thal tehsil of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 50 km from Berinag and around 70 km from Pithoragarh. Chausala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Payra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Payra is 049575. The village covers a total geographical area of 42.21 hectares and falls under the 262533 pincode. Didihat is the nearest town, located about 35 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 Gangolihat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Payra

As per Census 2011, Payra village has a total population of 20 people, consisting of 15 males and 5 females. The village has 3 households and a sex ratio of 333 females per 1,000 males. There are 1 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 9 literate and 11 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population20155
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1-1
Literate Population972
Illiterate Population1183

Nearby Villages of Payra

Payra is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Payra

Payra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Didihat to Payra is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pithoragarh to Payra is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 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 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 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 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Payra

Where is Payra located?

Payra village is located in Thal Tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Payra?

The Gram Panchayat of Payra is Chausala.

What is the pincode of Payra?

The pincode of Payra is 262533.

What is the population of Payra?

Payra has a total population of 20, including 15 males and 5 females.

How many households are there in Payra?

There are 3 households in Payra.

What is the literacy rate in Payra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Payra is 45.00%. Male literacy is 46.67% and female literacy is 40.00%.