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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bijulia

As per Census 2011, Bijulia village has a total population of 1,581 people, consisting of 831 males and 750 females. The village has 384 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 275 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 785 literate and 796 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,581831750
Child Population (0–6 yrs)275157118
Scheduled Castes (SC)342014
Literate Population785461324
Illiterate Population796370426

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SarsauniWest1.28 km
Dhanganwan KankhudiaEast1.30 km
AhilgaonNorth-East1.30 km
BhatgawanSouth1.50 km
MatiarpurNorth1.92 km
RatauliSouth-East2.27 km
BathnaNorth-East2.43 km
DukrailEast2.48 km
BharailiWest2.65 km
KankhudiaNorth-East2.93 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bijulia

Where is Bijulia located?

Bijulia village is located in Jalalgarh Subdivision, Purnia district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bijulia?

The Gram Panchayat of Bijulia is Sarsauni.

What is the pincode of Bijulia?

The pincode of Bijulia is 854327.

What is the population of Bijulia?

Bijulia has a total population of 1,581, including 831 males and 750 females.

How many households are there in Bijulia?

There are 384 households in Bijulia.

What is the literacy rate in Bijulia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bijulia is 49.65%. Male literacy is 55.48% and female literacy is 43.20%.