Bijail - Habibpur, Malda

Bijail is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.8 km from Habibpur and around 36.7 km from English Bazar. Baidyapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijail is 312974. The village covers a total geographical area of 387.67 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Bijail

According to the 2011 Census, Bijail village had a total population of 1,610 people, including 776 males and 834 females, living in 356 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.29%, with male literacy at 56.93% and female literacy at 42.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 613, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 902.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bijail

Bijail 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 Bijail

Bijail is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mahanagar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Bijail is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Bijail is about 36.7 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 Bijail

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

Health Facilities in Bijail

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

FAQs about Bijail