Hijuli - Santipur, Nadia

Hijuli is a village situated in the Santipur subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulia and around 23.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Gayeshpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hijuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hijuli is 321924. The village covers a total geographical area of 465.55 hectares and falls under the 741404 pincode. Santipur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Hijuli

According to the 2011 Census, Hijuli village had a total population of 4,146 people, including 2,131 males and 2,015 females, living in 937 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.98%, with male literacy at 61.90% and female literacy at 53.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,203.

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

Nearby Villages of Hijuli

Hijuli 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 Hijuli

Hijuli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shantipur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santipur to Hijuli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Hijuli is about 23.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hijuli

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

Health Facilities in Hijuli

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

FAQs about Hijuli