Payer - Illambazar, Birbhum

Payer is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 44.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Illambazar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Payer village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Payer is 317989. The village covers a total geographical area of 638.71 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Payer

As per Census 2011, Payer village has a total population of 2,385 people, consisting of 1,203 males and 1,182 females. The village has 556 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 265 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,447 literate and 938 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,105 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 453 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Payer

Payer 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 Payer

Payer is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Payer is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Payer is about 44.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Payer

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

Health Facilities in Payer

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

FAQs about Payer