Kayra - Habibpur, Malda

Kayra is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.7 km from Habibpur and around 28.8 km from English Bazar. Jajail serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kayra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kayra is 313054. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.76 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. Englishbazar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kayra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Habibpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kayra

As per Census 2011, Kayra village has a total population of 292 people, consisting of 142 males and 150 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 1,056 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 131 literate and 161 illiterate residents. Additionally, 106 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 115 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kayra

Kayra 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 Kayra

Public transport in the Kayra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Englishbazar to Kayra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Kayra is about 28.8 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 Kayra

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

Health Facilities in Kayra

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

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