Bajra - Hisua, Nawada

Bajra is a village situated in the Hisua subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hisua and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Bagodar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bajra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bajra is 258105. The village covers a total geographical area of 266 hectares and falls under the 805103 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bajra

According to the 2011 Census, Bajra village had a total population of 3,113 people, including 1,668 males and 1,445 females, living in 459 households. The sex ratio was 866 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.31%, with male literacy at 84.26% and female literacy at 65.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 415, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,1131,6681,445
Child Population (0–6 yrs)488270218
Scheduled Castes (SC)415228187
Scheduled Tribes (ST)202
Literate Population1,9771,178799
Illiterate Population1,136490646

Nearby Villages of Bajra

Bajra 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhelwaWest1.18 km
GhurihaSouth1.18 km
Deali BighaNorth-West1.48 km
KoslaNorth-East1.91 km
SakraEast1.97 km
SonsaWest2.08 km
AriyanSouth-East2.18 km
MahammapurSouth-West2.26 km
Bhelu BighaNorth-West2.57 km
WoroNorth2.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bajra

Public transport in the Bajra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mohamadpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Bajra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Bajra is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bajra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bajra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Bajra

Where is Bajra located?

Bajra village is located in Hisua Subdivision, Nawada district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bajra?

The Gram Panchayat of Bajra is Bagodar.

What is the pincode of Bajra?

The pincode of Bajra is 805103.

What is the population of Bajra?

Bajra had a total population of 3,113, including 1,668 males and 1,445 females.

How many households are there in Bajra?

Bajra had 459 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bajra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bajra was 75.31%. Male literacy was 84.26% and female literacy was 65.12%.