Sijua - Bodh Gaya, Gaya

Sijua is a village situated in the Bodh Gaya subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodh Gaya and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Gaya.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sijua is 256499. The village covers a total geographical area of 54 hectares and falls under the 824231 pincode. Bodh Gaya is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Sijua is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Bodh gaya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gaya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sijua

As per Census 2011, Sijua village has a total population of 197 people, consisting of 102 males and 95 females. The village has 30 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 106 literate and 91 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Sijua

Sijua 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 Sijua

The nearest railway station is West Cabin Gaya, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 129.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodh Gaya to Sijua is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Sijua is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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