Sijdia - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Sijdia is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 39.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Majhergram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sijdia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sijdia is 322154. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.89 hectares and falls under the 741238 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Sijdia

According to the 2011 Census, Sijdia village had a total population of 1,390 people, including 710 males and 680 females, living in 301 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.03%, with male literacy at 86.88% and female literacy at 72.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 908, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 82.

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

Nearby Villages of Sijdia

Sijdia 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 Sijdia

Sijdia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ranaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Sijdia is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Sijdia is about 39.2 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 Sijdia

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

Health Facilities in Sijdia

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

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