Hijla Union is a traditional area of Chitalmari Upazila, which was formed on the banks of the Madhumati River in South Bengal, bearing witness to the times. In the course of time, Hijla Union still has its own identity in various fields including education, culture, religious ceremonies and sports.
A) Name - 3rd Hijla Union Parishad Office.
B) Area - 12.80 (sq. Km).
C) Population - 23926 people (approximately) (according to 2011 census).
D) Number of villages - 15
E) Number of mouzas - 5
F) Number of hats / markets - 1.
G) Means of communication from Upazila Sadar - CNG / Rickshaw / Auto Van / Mahindra / Easy-Bike / Auto.
H) Literacy rate is 70%.
Government primary schools - 18,
Other educational institutions - 2,
Secondary schools - 5,
Alim Madrasa - 1
I) Acting Chairman - Mr. Kazi Ajmir Ali
J) Important religious places - 1.
K) Historical / tourist place - no.
L) Establishment period of UP building - 1970 AD.
M) Details of the newly formed council -
1) Date of taking oath - 11/05/2018 Eng
2) Date of the first meeting - 19/05/2018 Eng
3) Expiry date - 10/05/2021 Eng
6) Names of villages -
1) Hijla, 2) Hijla, 3) Hijla, 4) Charlatima, 5) Shantikhali,
6) Shibpur Katakhali, 6) Kuraltala, 6) Shantipur, 9) Betibunia, 10) Charshaildah,
11) Paranpur, 12) Pangasia, 13) Pirerabad, 14) Hasabunia Katakhali, 15) Boalia
O) Union Parishad Manpower -
1) Elected council members - 13 people.
2) Union Parishad Secretary - 01 person.
3) Union Village Police - 10 people.
4) UDC - 2 people.
5) Village Court Assistant - 1 person.
Planning and Implementation: Cabinet Division, A2I, BCC, DoICT and BASIS