Bijna

Bijna is a village located in Barrackpur I subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.6km away from sub-district headquarter Narayanpur (tehsildar office) and 27.7km away from district headquarter Barasat. As per 2009 stats, Jethia is the gram panchayat of Bijna village.

Here you can discover what makes Bijna unique in its vibrant Barrackpur I-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Bijna’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bijna

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bijna is 323072. The village spans a total geographical area of 177.59 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743166. Halisahar is nearest town to Bijna village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bijna village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Naihati Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Barrackpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bijna

Population of Bijna

According to the 2011 Census, Bijna has a total population of about 3,125, with approximately 1,609 males and 1,516 females. The sex ratio is around 942 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 224 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 843 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 51. The overall literacy rate is approximately 83.65%, with male literacy at about 86.39% and female literacy near 80.74%. There are around 752 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bijna's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bijna

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bijna. As per the 2011 stats, Bijna had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bijna

Knowing the nearby villages of Bijna helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bijna.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bijna