Sija

Sija is a village located in Balagarh subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.1km away from sub-district headquarter Patuligram (tehsildar office) and 22.4km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Sijakamalpur is the gram panchayat of Sija village.

Sija has its own place in the vibrant Hugli 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 Sija

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sija is 325015. The village spans a total geographical area of 57.69 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712515. Chinsurah is nearest town to Sija village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Sija

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,612 1,852 1,760
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 334 174 160
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,969 1,029 940
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 159 77 82
Literate Population 2,628 1,440 1,188
Illiterate Population 984 412 572

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

  • The total population of Sija village is around 3,612, including approximately 1,852 males and 1,760 females, with a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 334 children aged 0–6 years in Sija village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sija village has 1,969 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 159 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Sija village is about 72.76%, with male literacy at 77.75% and female literacy at 67.50%.
  • There are around 910 households in Sija village.

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.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within village

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.

Hatikanda Rukespur Baneswarpur Moktarpur Khamargachhi Kamalpur Gaurnai Arazi Aschitpur Dadpur Aschitpur Dumurdahadham

Frequently Asked Questions about Sija

Where is Sija located?
Sija village is situated in Balagarh Subdivision, within the Hugli district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sija?
The Gram Panchayat of Sija is Sijakamalpur (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 712515, 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 3,612, with 1,852 males and 1,760 females.
How many households are there in Sija as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sija village has a total of 910 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sija as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sija is 72.76%. The male literacy rate is 77.75%, while the female literacy rate is 67.50%.