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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kayera

As per Census 2011, Kayera village has a total population of 1,563 people, consisting of 775 males and 788 females. The village has 369 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 214 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 771 literate and 792 illiterate residents. Additionally, 580 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 547 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,563775788
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21494120
Scheduled Castes (SC)580283297
Scheduled Tribes (ST)547269278
Literate Population771438333
Illiterate Population792337455

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Panch TentulaNorth-East0.96 km
PachiaraWest1.27 km
KatnaNorth-East1.62 km
PadmabatiNorth-West1.69 km
ChunpalashiSouth1.75 km
MatikonaEast1.91 km
JalalnagarSouth-West1.95 km
MurandihiSouth-East2.22 km
TulamaraNorth-West2.40 km
GaltiaNorth2.67 km

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.

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

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Kayera

Where is Kayera located?

Kayera village is located in Illambazar Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kayera?

The Gram Panchayat of Kayera is Nanasole.

What is the pincode of Kayera?

The pincode of Kayera is 731214.

What is the population of Kayera?

Kayera has a total population of 1,563, including 775 males and 788 females.

How many households are there in Kayera?

There are 369 households in Kayera.

What is the literacy rate in Kayera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kayera is 49.33%. Male literacy is 56.52% and female literacy is 42.26%.