Hijili - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Hijili is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Kusumbandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hijili village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hijili is 389504. The village covers a total geographical area of 153 hectares and falls under the 757092 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Hijili village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Saraskana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hijili

According to the 2011 Census, Hijili village had a total population of 948 people, including 460 males and 488 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.65%, with male literacy at 66.33% and female literacy at 45.79%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 542.

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

Nearby Villages of Hijili

Hijili 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 Hijili

Hijili is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Hijili is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Hijili is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hijili

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

Health Facilities in Hijili

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

FAQs about Hijili