Pijhati - Arsha, Purulia

Pijhati is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 32.2 km from Sirkabad and around 16.9 km from Purulia. Puara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pijhati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pijhati is 331231. The village covers a total geographical area of 467.82 hectares and falls under the 723153 pincode. Tata is the nearest town, located about 95 km away.

Pijhati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balarampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pijhati

According to the 2011 Census, Pijhati village had a total population of 1,537 people, including 783 males and 754 females, living in 302 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.03%, with male literacy at 65.69% and female literacy at 41.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 207, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 843.

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

Nearby Villages of Pijhati

Pijhati 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 Pijhati

Pijhati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kantadih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tata to Pijhati is about 95 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Pijhati is about 16.9 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 Pijhati

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

Health Facilities in Pijhati

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

FAQs about Pijhati