Pijhati is a village located in the Arsha Subdivision of Purulia district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Pijhati, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Pijhati Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Pijhati
Pincode
723153
Area
467.82 Sq. Km
Village Code
331231
Sub-District
Arsha
Sub-District Code
2389
District
Purulia
District Code
321
State/UT
West Bengal
State/UT Code
19
Gram Panchayat
Puara
Gram Panchayat Code
110958
Block Panchayat
Arsha
Block Panchayat Code
3408
Parliament Constituency
Purulia
Parliament Constituency Code
253
Assembly Constituency
Balarampur
Assembly Constituency Code
2100
Total Population (2011 Census)
1537
Total Households
302
Nearest Town
TATA (Distance: 95 Km)
Pijhati has a population of 1537 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Puara Gram Panchayat and the Arsha Block Panchayat in Arsha District. The village has 302 households and is identified by village code 331231. Pijhati is located in the 723153 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Arsha Sub-District.
Total Population of Pijhati
As of the 2011 census, Population of Pijhati has a population of approximately 1537 people, where the male population is 783 and the female population is 754.
Total
1537
Male
783
Female
754
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Pijhati
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Pijhati is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
249
Male
119
Female
130
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
831
Male
417
Female
414
Household in Pijhati
There are approximately 302 households in Pijhati. The average household size in the village is about 5 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
302
People / Family
5
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Pijhati
Pijhati village falls under the Balarampur Assembly Constituency (Code: 2100) and is part of the Purulia Parliament Constituency (Code: 253). The village is politically represented within these constituencies, playing a role in both state and national elections. The Balarampur Assembly Constituency contributes to legislative decisions at the state level, while the Purulia Parliament Constituency represents the region in the Lok Sabha, influencing national policies. The nearest town to Pijhati is Arsha, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Pijhati Village
As per the 2011 Census, Pijhati presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.