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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Payer

According to the 2011 Census, Payer village had a total population of 2,385 people, including 1,203 males and 1,182 females, living in 556 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.25%, with male literacy at 76.08% and female literacy at 60.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,105, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 453.

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

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