Kayera - Illambazar, Birbhum

Kayera is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 36.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Nanasole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kayera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kayera is 318008. The village covers a total geographical area of 369.65 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kayera

According to the 2011 Census, Kayera village had a total population of 1,563 people, including 775 males and 788 females, living in 369 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.15%, with male literacy at 64.32% and female literacy at 49.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 580, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 547.

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

Nearby Villages of Kayera

Kayera 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 Kayera

Kayera 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 26.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Kayera is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kayera is about 36.3 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 Kayera

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

Health Facilities in Kayera

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

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