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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Hijuli village has a total population of 4,146 people, consisting of 2,131 males and 2,015 females. The village has 937 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 576 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,070 literate and 2,076 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,203 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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