Where is Sija village located?
Sija is in Raghunathpur - I Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sija Village
Sija is an inhabited village in Raghunathpur - I Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 330343, the Census 2011 record lists 770 people in 138 households and the reported area is 172.84 hectares. The local references include Raghunathpur - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Adra at about 7 km.
Village Code330343
Population770
Households138
Area172.84 hectares
Nearest TownAdra
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sija
- Census Village Code
- 330343
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Puruliya
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Raghunathpur - I
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02382
- CD Block
- Raghunathpur - I
- Households
- 138
- Population
- 770
- Male Population
- 389
- Female Population
- 381
- Sex Ratio
- 979.43
- Area
- 172.84 hectares
- Area
- 1.73 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Adra
- Nearest Town Distance
- 7 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 723121
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sija at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 770 people, 172.84 hectares of reported area and Adra as the nearest town reference for Sija, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sija falls under Raghunathpur - I Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 330343.
- The record lists 770 people living in 138 households.
- The reported village area is 172.84 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Adra.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Density445.5 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.58 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share98.83%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share31%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sija in the official administrative record. Census village code 330343 and Raghunathpur - I CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02382
- Village Census Code
- 330343
- CD Block Code
- 0229
- CD Block Name
- Raghunathpur - I
Location and Distance
Adra is the nearest town listed for Sija, about 7 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 82.9 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Raghunathpur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 11.9 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 82.9 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Adra
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 7 km
- Nearest Town
- Adra
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 7 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 172.84 hectares
- Area
- 1.73 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 770 people in 138 households, with 389 male residents and 381 female residents. The average household size is 5.58, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 98.83% for Sija. Population density works out to about 445.5 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 138
- Total Population
- 770
- Male Population
- 389
- Female Population
- 381
- Sex Ratio
- 979.43
- Average Household Size
- 5.58
- ST Population
- 761
- ST Male Population
- 386
- ST Female Population
- 375
- ST Population Share
- 98.83
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sija 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
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sija include tank, pond or lake 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
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 34 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sija include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sija 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 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
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sija 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
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sija show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 116.18 hectares and irrigated land is 36 hectares (31% 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
- 56.66
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 116.18
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 80.18 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 36.0
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 2 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sija
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, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CRM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ICICI Bank Limited | 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICICI Bank Limited | CRM | 723121 | Puruliya | Raghunathpur - I | Shanka | Ps Raghunathpur, Dist Puruliya, West Bengal - 723121 ICICI Bank Ltd, Village Shanka, Po Shanka, Puruliya, West Bengal… |
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 Sija village in?
Sija village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Sija village in?
Sija village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Sija under?
Sija comes under Raghunathpur - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sija?
The Census village code of Sija is 330343.
What is the population of Sija village?
The village record lists 770 people and 138 households for Sija.
How many households are in Sija village?
The village record lists 138 households for Sija.
What is the male and female population of Sija?
The record lists 389 male residents and 381 female residents for Sija.
What is the sex ratio of Sija village?
The sex ratio of Sija is 979.43 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sija village?
The reported geographical area of Sija is 172.84 hectares.
What is the population density of Sija village?
The approximate population density of Sija is 445.5 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sija?
The nearest town listed for Sija is Adra, about 7 km away.
How far is Sija from the district headquarters?
Sija is about 82.9 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sija from the sub-district headquarters?
Sija is about 11.9 km from Raghunathpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sija?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Sija.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sija?
For Sija, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 116.18 hectares and irrigated land is 36 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sija?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sija. 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 Sija.