Pijhati Village Overview
Pijhati is a village in Arsha tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 32.2 km from Sirkabad tehsil headquarters and around 16.9 km from Purulia district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Puara is the Gram Panchayat for Pijhati village.
The sections below provide essential information about Pijhati village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pijhati is 331231. The village covers a geographical area of 467.82 hectares and has a pincode of 723153. Tata is the nearest town, located about 95 km away.
Pijhati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Balarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Pijhati
Population & Demographics of Pijhati
This section provides population and demographic details of Pijhati village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,537 | 783 | 754 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 208 | 101 | 107 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 207 | 106 | 101 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 843 | 425 | 418 |
| Literate Population | 718 | 448 | 270 |
| Illiterate Population | 819 | 335 | 484 |
Key population details of Pijhati village are given below:
- Pijhati village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,537, including approximately 783 males and 754 females, with a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 207 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 843 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Pijhati village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 46.71%.
- There are around 302 households in Pijhati village.
Transport & Connectivity of Pijhati
Transport facilities help residents of Pijhati village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Pijhati
The following villages are located close to Pijhati and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pijhati
- Where is Pijhati located?
- Pijhati village is located in Arsha Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Pijhati?
- The Gram Panchayat of Pijhati is Puara (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Pijhati?
- The pincode of Pijhati is 723153.
- What is the population of Pijhati?
- Pijhati has a total population of 1,537, including 783 males and 754 females.
- How many households are there in Pijhati?
- There are 302 households in Pijhati.
- What is the literacy rate in Pijhati?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pijhati is 46.71%. Male literacy is 57.22% and female literacy is 35.81%.