Where is Hijla village located?
Hijla is in Barabazar Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
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Hijla Village
Hijla is an inhabited village in Barabazar Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331927, the Census 2011 record lists 1,005 people in 190 households and the reported area is 245.18 hectares. The local references include Barabazar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Puruliya at about 40 km.
Hijla is a village in Barabazar Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331927 and 1,005 people in 190 households.
Village Code331927
Population1,005
Households190
Area245.18 hectares
Nearest TownPuruliya
Detailed village profile
Hijla at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,005 people, 245.18 hectares of reported area and Puruliya as the nearest town reference for Hijla, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Hijla falls under Barabazar Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331927.
- The record lists 1,005 people living in 190 households.
- The reported village area is 245.18 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Puruliya.
- 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Hijla
- Census Village Code
- 331927
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Puruliya
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Barabazar
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02394
- CD Block
- Barabazar
- Households
- 190
- Population
- 1,005
- Male Population
- 490
- Female Population
- 515
- Sex Ratio
- 1,051.02
- Area
- 245.18 hectares
- Area
- 2.45 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Puruliya
- Nearest Town Distance
- 40 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 723127
- 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
409.9 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.29 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
4.08%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
24.08%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
4.5%
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 331927 and Barabazar CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02394
- Village Census Code
- 331927
- CD Block Code
- 0241
- CD Block Name
- Barabazar
Location and Distance
Puruliya is the nearest town listed for Hijla, about 40 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 41.9 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Barabazar
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 41.9 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Puruliya
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 40 km
- Nearest Town
- Puruliya
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 40 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 245.18 hectares
- Area
- 2.45 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,005 people in 190 households, with 490 male residents and 515 female residents. The average household size is 5.29, and SC share is 4.08% and ST share is 24.08% for Hijla. Population density works out to about 409.9 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 190
- Total Population
- 1,005
- Male Population
- 490
- Female Population
- 515
- Sex Ratio
- 1,051.02
- Average Household Size
- 5.29
- SC Population
- 41
- SC Male Population
- 21
- SC Female Population
- 20
- SC Population Share
- 4.08
- ST Population
- 242
- ST Male Population
- 111
- ST Female Population
- 131
- ST Population Share
- 24.08
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Hijla list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Hijla. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Hijla include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 20 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 0.4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Hijla include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca 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
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Hijla is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 16 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
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 16 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 Hijla show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 176.38 hectares and irrigated land is 8 hectares (4.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 15.2 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 33.600000000000016
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 176.38
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 168.38 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 8.0
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 7.6 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- 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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank 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
- 4
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 5 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 2 | 40% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 1 | 20% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 20% |
| State Bank of India | 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 723127 | Puruliya | Barabazar | Barabazar (Ct) | Dist Purulia Sindri Road Barabazar Post Barabhum, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723127 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 723127 | Puruliya | Barabazar | Bamundiha | Distt.- Puruliya, West Bengal Vill.- Bamundiha, P. S Barabazar, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723127 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 723127 | Puruliya | Barabazar | Baramukru | Burrapo Barabhumpsburrapurulia Wbin Burrapo Barabhumpsburra, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723127 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 723127 | Puruliya | Barabazar | Barabazar (Ct) | Barabhum Barabazar(purulia), Puruliya, West Bengal, 723127 |
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
Which district is Hijla village in?
Hijla village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Hijla village in?
Hijla village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Hijla under?
Hijla comes under Barabazar 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 331927.
What is the population of Hijla village?
The village record lists 1,005 people and 190 households for Hijla.
How many households are in Hijla village?
The village record lists 190 households for Hijla.
What is the male and female population of Hijla?
The record lists 490 male residents and 515 female residents for Hijla.
What is the sex ratio of Hijla village?
The sex ratio of Hijla is 1,051.02 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Hijla village?
The reported geographical area of Hijla is 245.18 hectares.
What is the population density of Hijla village?
The approximate population density of Hijla is 409.9 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 Puruliya, about 40 km away.
How far is Hijla from the district headquarters?
Hijla is about 41.9 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Hijla from the sub-district headquarters?
Hijla is about 10 km from Barabazar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Hijla?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Hijla.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Hijla?
For Hijla, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 176.38 hectares and irrigated land is 8 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 4 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.