Alijhar

Alijhar is a village located in Indpur subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Indpur. Bankura is the district headquarter of Alijhar village. As per 2009 stats, Gourbazar is the gram panchayat of Alijhar village.

Here you can discover what makes Alijhar unique in its vibrant Indpur-Bankura region. You’ll see Alijhar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Alijhar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Alijhar is 326822. The village spans a total geographical area of 144.47 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722137. Bankura is nearest town to Alijhar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Alijhar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Taldangra Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Alijhar

Population of Alijhar

According to the 2011 Census, Alijhar has a total population of about 584, with approximately 280 males and 304 females. The sex ratio is around 1085 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 63 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 277 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 251. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.08%, with male literacy at about 62.50% and female literacy near 44.41%. There are around 123 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Alijhar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Alijhar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Alijhar. As per the 2011 stats, Alijhar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Alijhar

Knowing the nearby villages of Alijhar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Alijhar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Alijhar