Bijna - Barrackpur - I, North 24 Parganas

Bijna is a village situated in the Barrackpur - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.6 km from Narayanpur and around 27.7 km from Barasat. Jethia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijna is 323072. The village covers a total geographical area of 177.59 hectares and falls under the 743135 pincode. Halisahar is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Bijna

According to the 2011 Census, Bijna village had a total population of 3,125 people, including 1,609 males and 1,516 females, living in 752 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.11%, with male literacy at 93.23% and female literacy at 86.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 843, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijna

Bijna 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 Bijna

Bijna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Halisahar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Halisahar to Bijna is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Bijna is about 27.7 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 Bijna

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

Health Facilities in Bijna

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

FAQs about Bijna