Payradanda - Hanskhali, Nadia

Payradanda is a village situated in the Hanskhali subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hanskhali and around 20.1 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Mayurhat-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Payradanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Payradanda is 321858. The village covers a total geographical area of 795.4 hectares and falls under the 741502 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Payradanda

According to the 2011 Census, Payradanda village had a total population of 9,710 people, including 5,070 males and 4,640 females, living in 2,179 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.59%, with male literacy at 85.05% and female literacy at 71.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7,104, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 104.

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

Nearby Villages of Payradanda

Payradanda 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 Payradanda

Payradanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mayurhat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Payradanda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Payradanda is about 20.1 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Payradanda

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

Health Facilities in Payradanda

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

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