Layekdi - Hura, Purulia

Layekdi is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.3 km from Hura and around 23.9 km from Purulia. Lakhanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Layekdi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Layekdi is 330842. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.63 hectares and falls under the 723104 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Layekdi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kashipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Layekdi

According to the 2011 Census, Layekdi village had a total population of 689 people, including 345 males and 344 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.86%, with male literacy at 83.28% and female literacy at 45.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 440.

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

Nearby Villages of Layekdi

Layekdi 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 Layekdi

Layekdi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kushtaur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Layekdi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Layekdi is about 23.9 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 Layekdi

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

Health Facilities in Layekdi

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

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