Hijalda is an inhabited village in Debra Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 342516, the Census 2011 record lists 1,344 people in 303 households and the reported area is 258.08 hectares. The local references include Debra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Medinipur at about 40 km.
In short:
Hijalda is a village in Debra Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 342516 and 1,344 people in 303 households.
Village Code342516
Population1,344
Households303
Area258.08 hectares
Nearest TownMedinipur
Detailed village profile
Hijalda at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,344 people, 258.08 hectares of reported area and Medinipur as the nearest town reference for Hijalda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Hijalda falls under Debra Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 342516.
The record lists 1,344 people living in 303 households.
The reported village area is 258.08 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Medinipur.
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
Hijalda
Census Village Code
342516
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Debra
Sub-district Census Code
02462
CD Block
Debra
Households
303
Population
1,344
Male Population
663
Female Population
681
Sex Ratio
1,027.15
Area
258.08 hectares
Area
2.58 sq km
Nearest Town
Medinipur
Nearest Town Distance
40 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721131
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 Density520.77 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.44 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share15.48%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share15.85%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share48.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Hijalda in the official administrative record. Census village code 342516 and Debra CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02462
Village Census Code
342516
CD Block Code
0309
CD Block Name
Debra
Location and Distance
Medinipur is the nearest town listed for Hijalda, about 40 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Balichak
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Medinipur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
40 km
Nearest Town
Medinipur
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
258.08 hectares
Area
2.58 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,344 people in 303 households, with 663 male residents and 681 female residents. The average household size is 4.44, and SC share is 15.48% and ST share is 15.85% for Hijalda. Population density works out to about 520.77 people per sq km.
Total Households
303
Total Population
1,344
Male Population
663
Female Population
681
Sex Ratio
1,027.15
Average Household Size
4.44
SC Population
208
SC Male Population
104
SC Female Population
104
SC Population Share
15.48
ST Population
213
ST Male Population
104
ST Female Population
109
ST Population Share
15.85
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Hijalda 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 Hijalda. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Hijalda include river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.98 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
40 hectares
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Hijalda 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.
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Hijalda 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
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Hijalda show that reported agricultural commodities include Groundnut, net sown area is 220 hectares and irrigated land is 107.2 hectares (48.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Groundnut
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
36.1
Net Area Sown In Hectares
220.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
112.8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
107.2
Canals Area In Hectares
65.2 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2 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.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
3
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Punjab National Bank
3
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Punjab National Bank
ATM
721131
Paschim Medinipur
Pingla
Pindrui
Teh.midnapur Sadar (South) Pindrui, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721131
Punjab National Bank
ATM
721131
Paschim Medinipur
Pingla
Gobardhanpur
Teh.midnapore Sadar (South) Gobardhanpur, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721131
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 Hijalda village located?
Hijalda is in Debra Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Hijalda village in?
Hijalda village is in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which state is Hijalda village in?
Hijalda village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Hijalda under?
Hijalda comes under Debra Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Hijalda?
The Census village code of Hijalda is 342516.
What is the population of Hijalda village?
The village record lists 1,344 people and 303 households for Hijalda.
How many households are in Hijalda village?
The village record lists 303 households for Hijalda.
What is the male and female population of Hijalda?
The record lists 663 male residents and 681 female residents for Hijalda.
What is the sex ratio of Hijalda village?
The sex ratio of Hijalda is 1,027.15 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Hijalda village?
The reported geographical area of Hijalda is 258.08 hectares.
What is the population density of Hijalda village?
The approximate population density of Hijalda is 520.77 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Hijalda?
The nearest town listed for Hijalda is Medinipur, about 40 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Hijalda?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Hijalda.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Hijalda?
For Hijalda, reported agricultural commodities include Groundnut, net sown area is 220 hectares and irrigated land is 107.2 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Hijalda?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Hijalda. 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 Hijalda.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Hijalda.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Hijalda.
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.