Layekpur Village - Labpur, Birbhum

Layekpur is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 34.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Hatia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Layekpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Layekpur is 317453. The village covers a total geographical area of 340.14 hectares and falls under the 731303 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Layekpur

As per Census 2011, Layekpur village has a total population of 2,548 people, consisting of 1,283 males and 1,265 females. The village has 598 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 276 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,778 literate and 770 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,239 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Layekpur

Layekpur 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 Layekpur

Layekpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bataspur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Layekpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Layekpur is about 34.4 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 Layekpur

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

Health Facilities in Layekpur

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

FAQs about Layekpur