Bijulia - Jalalgarh, Purnia

Bijulia is a village situated in the Jalalgarh subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalgarh and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Sarsauni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijulia is 223646. The village covers a total geographical area of 217 hectares and falls under the 854327 pincode. Kasba is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Bijulia

According to the 2011 Census, Bijulia village had a total population of 1,581 people, including 831 males and 750 females, living in 384 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.11%, with male literacy at 68.40% and female literacy at 51.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijulia

Bijulia 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 Bijulia

Bijulia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jalargarh, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasba to Bijulia is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Bijulia is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijulia

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

Health Facilities in Bijulia

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

FAQs about Bijulia