Hijalberya - Tamluk, Purba Medinipur

Hijalberya is a village situated in the Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.9 km from Tamluk, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Padumpur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hijalberya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hijalberya is 344541. The village covers a total geographical area of 112.95 hectares and falls under the 721627 pincode. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Hijalberya

As per Census 2011, Hijalberya village has a total population of 2,040 people, consisting of 1,043 males and 997 females. The village has 461 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 209 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,543 literate and 497 illiterate residents. Additionally, 85 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hijalberya

Hijalberya 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 Hijalberya

Hijalberya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajgoda, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tamluk to Hijalberya is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Hijalberya is about 8.6 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hijalberya

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

Health Facilities in Hijalberya

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

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