Pijhati

Pijhati is a village located in Arsha subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 32.2km away from sub-district headquarter Sirkabad (tehsildar office) and 16.9km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Puara is the gram panchayat of Pijhati village.

Here you can discover what makes Pijhati unique in its vibrant Arsha-Puruliya region. You’ll see Pijhati’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Pijhati

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pijhati is 331231. The village spans a total geographical area of 467.82 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723153. Tata is nearest town to Pijhati village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 95km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pijhati village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Balarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pijhati

Population of Pijhati

According to the 2011 Census, Pijhati has a total population of about 1,537, with approximately 783 males and 754 females. The sex ratio is around 962 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 208 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 207 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 843. The overall literacy rate is approximately 46.71%, with male literacy at about 57.22% and female literacy near 35.81%. There are around 302 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pijhati's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pijhati

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Pijhati. As per the 2011 stats, Pijhati had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Pijhati

Knowing the nearby villages of Pijhati helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Pijhati.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pijhati