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.

Alijhar has its own place in the vibrant Bankura region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Alijhar

Below is a concise population overview of Alijhar as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Alijhar village:

• The total population of Alijhar village is around 584, including approximately 280 males and 304 females, with a sex ratio of 1085 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 63 children aged 0–6 years in Alijhar village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Alijhar village has 277 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 251 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Alijhar village is about 53.08%, with male literacy at 62.50% and female literacy at 44.41%.
• There are around 123 households in Alijhar village.

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.

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