Hijalhat - Magrahat - I, South 24 Parganas

Hijalhat is a village situated in the Magrahat - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.1 km from Usthi and around 41.9 km from Alipore. Hariharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hijalhat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hijalhat is 334152. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.8 hectares and falls under the 743355 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Hijalhat

According to the 2011 Census, Hijalhat village had a total population of 3,603 people, including 1,884 males and 1,719 females, living in 617 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.06%, with male literacy at 77.01% and female literacy at 75.02%.

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

Nearby Villages of Hijalhat

Hijalhat 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 Hijalhat

Public transport in the Hijalhat is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sangrampur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Hijalhat is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Hijalhat is about 41.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hijalhat

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

Health Facilities in Hijalhat

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

FAQs about Hijalhat