Layekdi

Layekdi is a village located in Hura subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.3km away from sub-district headquarter Hura (tehsildar office) and 23.9km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Lakhanpur is the gram panchayat of Layekdi village.

Here you can discover what makes Layekdi unique in its vibrant Hura-Puruliya region. You’ll see Layekdi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Layekdi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Layekdi is 330842. The village spans a total geographical area of 129.63 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723101. Purulia is nearest town to Layekdi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Layekdi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kashipur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Layekdi

Population of Layekdi

According to the 2011 Census, Layekdi has a total population of about 689, with approximately 345 males and 344 females. The sex ratio is around 997 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 134 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 440 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.25%, with male literacy at about 69.28% and female literacy near 35.17%. There are around 151 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Layekdi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Layekdi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Layekdi. As per the 2011 stats, Layekdi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Layekdi

Knowing the nearby villages of Layekdi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Layekdi.

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