Anjan - Banke Bazar, Gaya

Anjan is a village situated in the Banke Bazar subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banke Bazar and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Parsawan Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Anjan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anjan is 255909. The village covers a total geographical area of 217 hectares and falls under the 824217 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Anjan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Anjan

According to the 2011 Census, Anjan village had a total population of 1,235 people, including 637 males and 598 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.57%, with male literacy at 69.17% and female literacy at 49.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 471.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Anjan

Anjan is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Anjan

Anjan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ismailpur, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Anjan is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Anjan is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Anjan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Anjan village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Anjan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Anjan village are given below:

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