Payrachali - Manbazar - I, Purulia

Payrachali is a village situated in the Manbazar - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from Manbazar and around 41.2 km from Purulia. Chandra-pairachali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Payrachali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Payrachali is 332011. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.77 hectares and falls under the 723131 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Payrachali

As per Census 2011, Payrachali village has a total population of 1,668 people, consisting of 884 males and 784 females. The village has 380 households and a sex ratio of 886 females per 1,000 males. There are 200 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,002 literate and 666 illiterate residents. Additionally, 529 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Payrachali

Payrachali 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 Payrachali

Payrachali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhantipahari, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Payrachali is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Payrachali is about 41.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Payrachali

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

Health Facilities in Payrachali

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

FAQs about Payrachali