Indian Village Directory

Sijua Village

Sijua is an inhabited village in Dantan - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 343766, the Census 2011 record lists 410 people in 91 households and the reported area is 59.06 hectares. The local references include Dantan - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kgp at about 47 km.

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Quick answer: Sijua is a village in Dantan - I Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 343766 and 410 people in 91 households.
Village Code343766
Population410
Households91
Area59.06 hectares
Nearest TownKgp

Key Village Facts

Village
Sijua
Census Village Code
343766
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dantan - I
Sub-district Census Code
02467
CD Block
Dantan - I
Households
91
Population
410
Male Population
213
Female Population
197
Sex Ratio
924.88
Area
59.06 hectares
Area
0.59 sq km
Nearest Town
Kgp
Nearest Town Distance
47 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721451
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sijua at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 410 people, 59.06 hectares of reported area and Kgp as the nearest town reference for Sijua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockDantan - I
  • Sijua falls under Dantan - I Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 343766.
  • The record lists 410 people living in 91 households.
  • The reported village area is 59.06 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kgp.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density694.21 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.51 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share53.66%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share5.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sijua in the official administrative record. Census village code 343766 and Dantan - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02467
Village Census Code
343766
CD Block Code
0314
CD Block Name
Dantan - I

Location and Distance

Kgp is the nearest town listed for Sijua, about 47 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dantan
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Kgp
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
47 km
Nearest Town
Kgp
Distance from Nearest Town
47 km
Total Geographical Area
59.06 hectares
Area
0.59 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 410 people in 91 households, with 213 male residents and 197 female residents. The average household size is 4.51, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 53.66% for Sijua. Population density works out to about 694.21 people per sq km.

Total Households
91
Total Population
410
Male Population
213
Female Population
197
Sex Ratio
924.88
Average Household Size
4.51
ST Population
220
ST Male Population
113
ST Female Population
107
ST Population Share
53.66
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sijua 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sijua. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sijua include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.03 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sijua include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sijua include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sijua is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 20 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sijua show that reported agricultural commodities include Potato and Bamboo Busket Making, net sown area is 56.03 hectares and irrigated land is 3.03 hectares (5.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Potato
Handicrafts Commodities First
Bamboo Busket Making
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
56.03
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
53 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
3.03
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
3.03 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sijua

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

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

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 100%

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 721451 Paschim Medinipur Midnapore Nekra Khunda Po Nekurseni, Paschim Midnapore Nh 60 Mughalmari, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721451

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 Sijua village located?

Sijua is in Dantan - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Sijua village in?

Sijua village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Sijua village in?

Sijua village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Sijua under?

Sijua comes under Dantan - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sijua?

The Census village code of Sijua is 343766.

What is the population of Sijua village?

The village record lists 410 people and 91 households for Sijua.

How many households are in Sijua village?

The village record lists 91 households for Sijua.

What is the male and female population of Sijua?

The record lists 213 male residents and 197 female residents for Sijua.

What is the sex ratio of Sijua village?

The sex ratio of Sijua is 924.88 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sijua village?

The reported geographical area of Sijua is 59.06 hectares.

What is the population density of Sijua village?

The approximate population density of Sijua is 694.21 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sijua?

The nearest town listed for Sijua is Kgp, about 47 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Sijua?

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

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

For Sijua, reported agricultural commodities include Potato and Bamboo Busket Making, net sown area is 56.03 hectares and irrigated land is 3.03 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sijua. These records include 1 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 Sijua.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Sijua.

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.