Hijli - Habra - II, North 24 Parganas

Hijli is a village situated in the Habra - II subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3 km from Guma and around 23.7 km from Barasat. Bhurkunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hijli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hijli is 322966. The village covers a total geographical area of 203.81 hectares and falls under the 743222 pincode. Ashok Nagar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Hijli

According to the 2011 Census, Hijli village had a total population of 3,543 people, including 1,826 males and 1,717 females, living in 823 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.48%, with male literacy at 80.60% and female literacy at 76.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 208, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Hijli

Hijli 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 Hijli

Hijli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Karea Kadambagachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ashok Nagar to Hijli is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Hijli is about 23.7 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 Hijli

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

Health Facilities in Hijli

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

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