Hijalkola - Garbeta - III, Paschim Medinipur

Hijalkola is a village situated in the Garbeta - III subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Uriasai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hijalkola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hijalkola is 337272. The village covers a total geographical area of 32.37 hectares and falls under the 721260 pincode. C.k. Town is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Hijalkola

As per Census 2011, Hijalkola village has a total population of 126 people, consisting of 62 males and 64 females. The village has 31 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 13 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 101 literate and 25 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1266264
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1376
Literate Population1015150
Illiterate Population251114

Nearby Villages of Hijalkola

Hijalkola is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Hijalkola

Hijalkola is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Hijalkola.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from C.k. Town to Hijalkola is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hijalkola

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Hijalkola

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Hijalkola

Where is Hijalkola located?

Hijalkola village is located in Garbeta - III Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hijalkola?

The Gram Panchayat of Hijalkola is Uriasai.

What is the pincode of Hijalkola?

The pincode of Hijalkola is 721260.

What is the population of Hijalkola?

Hijalkola has a total population of 126, including 62 males and 64 females.

How many households are there in Hijalkola?

There are 31 households in Hijalkola.

What is the literacy rate in Hijalkola?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hijalkola is 80.16%. Male literacy is 82.26% and female literacy is 78.13%.