Sija

Sija is a village located in Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 36.7km away from sub-district headquarter Dubrajpur (tehsildar office) and 26.4km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Sahapur is the gram panchayat of Sija village.

Here you can discover what makes Sija unique in its vibrant Dubrajpur-Birbhum region. You’ll see Sija’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 Sija

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sija is 318131. The village spans a total geographical area of 74.62 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731124. Dubrajpur is nearest town to Sija village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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

Google Map of Sija

Population of Sija

According to the 2011 Census, Sija has a total population of about 1,031, with approximately 529 males and 502 females. The sex ratio is around 948 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 123 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 222 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.21%, with male literacy at about 68.05% and female literacy near 60.16%. There are around 236 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sija's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sija

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

Nearby Villages of Sija

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sija