Bijra - Haringhata, Nadia

Bijra is a village situated in the Haringhata subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Subarnapur and around 52.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Birohi-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijra is 322344. The village covers a total geographical area of 252.18 hectares and falls under the 741249 pincode. Kalyani is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bijra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bijra

As per Census 2011, Bijra village has a total population of 2,179 people, consisting of 1,127 males and 1,052 females. The village has 511 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 219 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,591 literate and 588 illiterate residents. Additionally, 879 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijra

Bijra 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 Bijra

Bijra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Simurali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyani to Bijra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Bijra is about 52.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijra

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

Health Facilities in Bijra

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

FAQs about Bijra