Sijua - Nirsa-Cum-Chirkunda, Dhanbad

Sijua is a village situated in the Nirsa-Cum-Chirkunda subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nirsa and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Sijua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sijua is 361963. The village covers a total geographical area of 886 hectares and falls under the 828205 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

Sijua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nirsa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhanbad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sijua

According to the 2011 Census, Sijua village had a total population of 2,700 people, including 1,319 males and 1,381 females, living in 486 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.14%, with male literacy at 74.61% and female literacy at 44.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,794.

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

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

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sijua. The nearest railway station is Kaseetar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Sijua is about 38 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 Sijua

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

Health Facilities in Sijua

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

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