Sija

Block / Subdivision Dubrajpur
District Birbhum
State West Bengal

About Sija

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sija village is 318131. Sija village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 74.62 hectares. Sija has a total population of 1,031 peoples, out of which male population is 529 while female population is 502. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 948 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sija village is 64.21% out of which 68.05% males and 60.16% females are literate. There are about 236 houses in sija village. Pincode of sija village locality is 731124.

When it comes to administration, Sija village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Sija village comes under Suri Vidhan Sabha constituency & Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency. Dubrajpur is nearest town to sija village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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Population of Sija

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,031 529 502
Literate Population 662 360 302
Illiterate Population 369 169 200

Connectivity of Sija

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Sija

Frequently Asked Questions about Sija

Where is Sija located?

Sija village is situated in Dubrajpur Subdivision, within the Birbhum district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sija?

The Gram Panchayat of Sija is Sahapur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Sija?

The pincode of Sija is 731124, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Sija as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sija is 1,031, with 529 males and 502 females.

How many households are there in Sija as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Sija village has a total of 236 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sija as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sija is 64.21%. The male literacy rate is 68.05%, while the female literacy rate is 60.16%.