Indian Village Directory

Hijla Village

Hijla is an inhabited village in Binpur - II Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 335639, the Census 2011 record lists 1,438 people in 309 households and the reported area is 215.15 hectares. The local references include Binpur - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhargram at about 35 km.

In short:

Hijla is a village in Binpur - II Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 335639 and 1,438 people in 309 households.

Village Code335639
Population1,438
Households309
Area215.15 hectares
Nearest TownJhargram

Detailed village profile

Hijla at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,438 people, 215.15 hectares of reported area and Jhargram as the nearest town reference for Hijla, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
Block Binpur - II
CD Block Binpur - II
  • Hijla falls under Binpur - II Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 335639.
  • The record lists 1,438 people living in 309 households.
  • The reported village area is 215.15 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jhargram.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Hijla
Census Village Code
335639
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Binpur - II
Sub-district Census Code
02441
CD Block
Binpur - II
Households
309
Population
1,438
Male Population
752
Female Population
686
Sex Ratio
912.23
Area
215.15 hectares
Area
2.15 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721515
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 668.37 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.65 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 11.06% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 6.82% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Hijla in the official administrative record. Census village code 335639 and Binpur - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02441
Village Census Code
335639
CD Block Code
0288
CD Block Name
Binpur - II

Location and Distance

Jhargram is the nearest town listed for Hijla, about 35 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Lalgarh
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
32.2 km
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
215.15 hectares
Area
2.15 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,438 people in 309 households, with 752 male residents and 686 female residents. The average household size is 4.65, and SC share is 11.06% and ST share is 6.82% for Hijla. Population density works out to about 668.37 people per sq km.

Total Households
309
Total Population
1,438
Male Population
752
Female Population
686
Sex Ratio
912.23
Average Household Size
4.65
SC Population
159
SC Male Population
78
SC Female Population
81
SC Population Share
11.06
ST Population
98
ST Male Population
56
ST Female Population
42
ST Population Share
6.82
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Hijla list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Hijla include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
90.86 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
8.9 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Hijla.

Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Hijla include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Hijla is reported as 13 hours per day in summer and 14 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Hijla show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 117.7 hectares and irrigated land is 117.7 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.59
Net Area Sown In Hectares
117.7
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
117.7
Canals Area In Hectares
100 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
8.8 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Hijla

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 60%
CRM 2 40%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 20%
State Bank of India 1 20%
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited 1 20%
Axis Bank Limited 1 20%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 20%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 721515 Jhargram Jhargram Bhangaband VILL Po Si Silda Bazar VILL Po Sipaschim Medinwbin Silda Bazar, Jhargram, West Bengal, 721515
Axis Bank Limited CRM 721515 Jhargram Binpur-II Shilda (Ct) Binpur, Jhargram, West Bengal, 721515 Silda 721515 Ground Floor Dip Complex, Binpur- Jhargram Road, Nimtala Chawak, Sil…
State Bank of India ATM 721515 Jhargram Binpur-I Binpur Binpur Binpur Thanaghora Bus Stand, Jhargram, West Bengal, 721515
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 721515 Jhargram Binpur-II Shilda (Ct) Dist. Jhargram, West Bengal Irst Floor, Neemtala Chowk, Opposite Silda Phc, Silda, Jhargram, West Bengal, 721515
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 721515 Jhargram Binpur-II Shilda (Ct) Jhargram, Binpur-Ii, West Bengal - 721515 ICICI Bank Ltd, Silda, Jhargram, West Bengal, 721515

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hijla village located?

Hijla is in Binpur - II Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Hijla village in?

Hijla village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Hijla village in?

Hijla village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Hijla under?

Hijla comes under Binpur - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Hijla?

The Census village code of Hijla is 335639.

What is the population of Hijla village?

The village record lists 1,438 people and 309 households for Hijla.

How many households are in Hijla village?

The village record lists 309 households for Hijla.

What is the male and female population of Hijla?

The record lists 752 male residents and 686 female residents for Hijla.

What is the sex ratio of Hijla village?

The sex ratio of Hijla is 912.23 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Hijla village?

The reported geographical area of Hijla is 215.15 hectares.

What is the population density of Hijla village?

The approximate population density of Hijla is 668.37 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Hijla?

The nearest town listed for Hijla is Jhargram, about 35 km away.

How far is Hijla from the sub-district headquarters?

Hijla is about 32.2 km from Lalgarh, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Hijla?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Hijla.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Hijla?

For Hijla, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 117.7 hectares and irrigated land is 117.7 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Hijla?

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Hijla. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Hijla.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Hijla.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.