Sayra - Harischandrapur - II, Malda

Sayra is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from Barduari and around 74.1 km from English Bazar. Sultannagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sayra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sayra is 312089. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.08 hectares and falls under the 732125 pincode. Katihar is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Sayra

As per Census 2011, Sayra village has a total population of 2,044 people, consisting of 1,065 males and 979 females. The village has 459 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 322 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 659 literate and 1,385 illiterate residents. Additionally, 578 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sayra

Sayra 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 Sayra

Public transport in the Sayra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khurial, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katihar to Sayra is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Sayra is about 74.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sayra

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

Health Facilities in Sayra

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

FAQs about Sayra