Sija - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Sija is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 36.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 26.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sahapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sija village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sija is 318131. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.62 hectares and falls under the 731124 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Sija village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Suri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sija

As per Census 2011, Sija village has a total population of 1,031 people, consisting of 529 males and 502 females. The village has 236 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 123 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 662 literate and 369 illiterate residents. Additionally, 222 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sija are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sija

Sija is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sija

Sija is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chinpai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Sija is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Sija is about 26.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sija

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sija village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sija

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sija village are given below:

FAQs about Sija