Hijla - Barabazar, Purulia

Hijla is a village situated in the Barabazar subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10 km from Barabazar and around 41.9 km from Purulia. Sindri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hijla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hijla is 331927. The village covers a total geographical area of 245.18 hectares and falls under the 723127 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Hijla

According to the 2011 Census, Hijla village had a total population of 1,005 people, including 490 males and 515 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.97%, with male literacy at 79.52% and female literacy at 64.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 242.

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

Nearby Villages of Hijla

Hijla 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 Hijla

Hijla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Urma, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Hijla is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Hijla is about 41.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hijla

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

Health Facilities in Hijla

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

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