Bijhat - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Bijhat is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.5 km from Harischandrapur and around 78.6 km from English Bazar. Kusidha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijhat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijhat is 311966. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.77 hectares and falls under the 732140 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 105 km away.

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

Population of Bijhat

According to the 2011 Census, Bijhat village had a total population of 1,926 people, including 1,011 males and 915 females, living in 376 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.91%, with male literacy at 60.77% and female literacy at 44.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 153.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijhat

Bijhat 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 Bijhat

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bijhat. The nearest railway station is Azamnagar Road, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Bijhat is about 105 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Bijhat is about 78.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijhat

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

Health Facilities in Bijhat

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

FAQs about Bijhat