Indian Village Directory

Layara Village

Layara is an inhabited village in Para Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 330120, the Census 2011 record lists 891 people in 193 households and the reported area is 209.14 hectares. The local references include Para CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purulia at about 24 km.

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Quick answer: Layara is a village in Para Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 330120 and 891 people in 193 households.
Village Code330120
Population891
Households193
Area209.14 hectares
Nearest TownPurulia

Key Village Facts

Village
Layara
Census Village Code
330120
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Para
Sub-district Census Code
02380
CD Block
Para
Households
193
Population
891
Male Population
464
Female Population
427
Sex Ratio
920.26
Area
209.14 hectares
Area
2.09 sq km
Nearest Town
Purulia
Nearest Town Distance
24 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723126
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Layara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 891 people, 209.14 hectares of reported area and Purulia as the nearest town reference for Layara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
BlockPara
CD BlockPara
  • Layara falls under Para Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 330120.
  • The record lists 891 people living in 193 households.
  • The reported village area is 209.14 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Purulia.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density426.03 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.62 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share38.61%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Layara in the official administrative record. Census village code 330120 and Para CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02380
Village Census Code
330120
CD Block Code
0227
CD Block Name
Para

Location and Distance

Purulia is the nearest town listed for Layara, about 24 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 24.3 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Para
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6.2 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
24.3 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Purulia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
24 km
Nearest Town
Purulia
Distance from Nearest Town
24 km
Total Geographical Area
209.14 hectares
Area
2.09 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 891 people in 193 households, with 464 male residents and 427 female residents. The average household size is 4.62, and SC share is 38.61% and ST share is 0% for Layara. Population density works out to about 426.03 people per sq km.

Total Households
193
Total Population
891
Male Population
464
Female Population
427
Sex Ratio
920.26
Average Household Size
4.62
SC Population
344
SC Male Population
184
SC Female Population
160
SC Population Share
38.61
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Layara list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Layara. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Layara include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
41.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Layara include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Layara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Layara is reported as 17 hours per day in summer and 19 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
17 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
19 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Layara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Vegetables and net sown area is 128.1 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Vegetables
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
39.83999999999995
Net Area Sown In Hectares
128.1
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
128.1 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Layara

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 67%
Punjab National Bank 1 33%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 723126 Puruliya Para Dubra (Ct) Purulia, West Bengal, Dubra, Sadar North Sub-Division, Para Police Station, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723126
State Bank of India ATM 723126 Puruliya Para Anara Barakar Road State Bank Building Shyampur-Anara, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723126

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Layara village located?

Layara is in Para Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Layara village in?

Layara village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Layara village in?

Layara village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Layara under?

Layara comes under Para Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Layara?

The Census village code of Layara is 330120.

What is the population of Layara village?

The village record lists 891 people and 193 households for Layara.

How many households are in Layara village?

The village record lists 193 households for Layara.

What is the male and female population of Layara?

The record lists 464 male residents and 427 female residents for Layara.

What is the sex ratio of Layara village?

The sex ratio of Layara is 920.26 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Layara village?

The reported geographical area of Layara is 209.14 hectares.

What is the population density of Layara village?

The approximate population density of Layara is 426.03 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Layara?

The nearest town listed for Layara is Purulia, about 24 km away.

How far is Layara from the district headquarters?

Layara is about 24.3 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Layara from the sub-district headquarters?

Layara is about 6.2 km from Para, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Layara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Layara.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Layara?

For Layara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Vegetables and net sown area is 128.1 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Layara?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Layara. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Layara.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.