Biju — Debra, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

CHHAYA SINGH

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LGD code: 342191
Pincode: 721136
Population: 1,236
Households: 272
Literacy rate: 76.5%
Sex ratio: 959 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 545

Key facts — Biju

LGD code: 342191
Pincode: 721136
Population (Census 2011): 1,236
Population (projected 2026): 1,383
Households: 272
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 959
Literacy rate: 76.5%
Coordinates: 22.46483°N, 87.63600°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Ghatal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Debra
Member of Parliament: Deepak Adhikari
Member of Legislative Assembly: Subhashis Om
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: CHHAYA SINGH
Block / Mandal: Debra

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Paschim Medinipur district level

Then & Now

Biju — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,236

Census 2011 baseline

+11.9%

Population · 2026

1,383

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

272

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

—

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,236Census 2011
Households: 272Census 2011
Literacy rate: 76.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 959 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,3832026 proj. · +11.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 5,89,503MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 0MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,005NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 70.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 95.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 58.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 86.8%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 81.5%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Paschim Medinipur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Paschim Medinipur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Paschim Medinipur district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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What is the pincode of Biju?

The pincode of Biju, Debra mandal, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal is 721136.

In which district is Biju located?

Biju is a village in Debra mandal of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Biju as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Biju village has a population of 1,236 across 272 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Biju?

The current sarpanch of Biju gram panchayat is CHHAYA SINGH.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Biju in?

Biju falls under the Ghatal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #32) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Biju in?

Biju falls under the Debra assembly constituency (AC #229) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Biju?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Biju village is 76.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Biju?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Biju village is 959 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Biju?

12 schemes currently match residents of Biju, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Biju?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Biju village is 342191.

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