Sijumakhna - Hura, Purulia

Sijumakhna is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.3 km from Hura and around 21.1 km from Purulia. Keshergarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sijumakhna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sijumakhna is 330850. The village covers a total geographical area of 551.11 hectares and falls under the 723148 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Sijumakhna

According to the 2011 Census, Sijumakhna village had a total population of 1,331 people, including 661 males and 670 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.35%, with male literacy at 85.34% and female literacy at 63.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 305.

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

Nearby Villages of Sijumakhna

Sijumakhna 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 Sijumakhna

Sijumakhna is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chharra, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Sijumakhna is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Sijumakhna is about 21.1 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 Sijumakhna

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

Health Facilities in Sijumakhna

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

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