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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Hijalberya village had a total population of 2,040 people, including 1,043 males and 997 females, living in 461 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.27%, with male literacy at 90.83% and female literacy at 77.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

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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