Hijla

Block / Subdivision Barabazar
District Puruliya
State West Bengal

About Hijla

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Hijla village is 331927. Hijla village is located in Barabazar subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Barabazar (tehsildar office) and 41.9km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Sindri is the gram panchayat of Hijla village.

The total geographical area of village is 245.18 hectares. Hijla has a total population of 1,005 peoples, out of which male population is 490 while female population is 515. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1051 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of hijla village is 60.80% out of which 68.16% males and 53.79% females are literate. There are about 190 houses in hijla village. Pincode of hijla village locality is 723127.

Puruliya is nearest town to hijla village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

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Population of Hijla

The population details of Hijla cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,005 490 515
Child Population (Age 0–6) 156 70 86
Scheduled Castes (SC) Population 41 21 20
Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population 242 111 131
Literate Population 611 334 277
Illiterate Population 394 156 238

Connectivity of Hijla

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Hijla

Frequently Asked Questions about Hijla

Where is Hijla located?

Hijla village is situated in Barabazar Subdivision, within the Puruliya district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hijla?

The Gram Panchayat of Hijla is Sindri (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Hijla?

The pincode of Hijla is 723127, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Hijla as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Hijla is 1,005, with 490 males and 515 females.

How many households are there in Hijla as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Hijla village has a total of 190 households.

What is the literacy rate in Hijla as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Hijla is 60.80%. The male literacy rate is 68.16%, while the female literacy rate is 53.79%.