Layek Bazar - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Layek Bazar is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 37.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kankalitala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Layek Bazar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Layek Bazar is 317843. The village covers a total geographical area of 151.06 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Layek Bazar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Layek Bazar

According to the 2011 Census, Layek Bazar village had a total population of 2,910 people, including 1,474 males and 1,436 females, living in 680 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.43%, with male literacy at 77.88% and female literacy at 62.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 637, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 295.

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

Nearby Villages of Layek Bazar

Layek Bazar 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 Layek Bazar

Layek Bazar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Layek Bazar is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Layek Bazar is about 37.3 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Layek Bazar

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

Health Facilities in Layek Bazar

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

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