Sija - Raghunathpur - I, Purulia

Sija is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.9 km from Raghunathpur and around 82.9 km from Purulia. Chorpahari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sija village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sija is 330343. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.84 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Adra is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Sija

According to the 2011 Census, Sija village had a total population of 770 people, including 389 males and 381 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.58%, with male literacy at 60.30% and female literacy at 35.26%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 761.

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

Nearby Villages of Sija

Sija 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 Sija

Sija is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Metyal Sohar, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adra to Sija is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Sija is about 82.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sija

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

Health Facilities in Sija

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

FAQs about Sija