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

As per Census 2011, Bijail village has a total population of 1,610 people, consisting of 776 males and 834 females. The village has 356 households and a sex ratio of 1,074 females per 1,000 males. There are 206 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 692 literate and 918 illiterate residents. Additionally, 613 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 902 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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