Bijur

Bijur is a village located in Memari Ii subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.3km away from sub-district headquarter Memari. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Bijur village. As per 2009 stats, Bijur I is the gram panchayat of Bijur village.

Here you can discover what makes Bijur unique in its vibrant Memari Ii-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Bijur’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 Bijur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bijur is 320318. The village spans a total geographical area of 717.55 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713422. Memari is nearest town to Bijur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bijur 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 Monteswar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bijur

Population of Bijur

According to the 2011 Census, Bijur has a total population of about 5,430, with approximately 2,761 males and 2,669 females. The sex ratio is around 966 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 515 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,953 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,296. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.20%, with male literacy at about 70.63% and female literacy near 57.55%. There are around 1,220 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bijur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bijur

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

Nearby Villages of Bijur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bijur