Bajra Village - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Bajra is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bajra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bajra is 216420. The village covers a total geographical area of 448 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Bajra

As per Census 2011, Bajra village has a total population of 2,200 people, consisting of 1,201 males and 999 females. The village has 405 households and a sex ratio of 831 females per 1,000 males. There are 363 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 869 literate and 1,331 illiterate residents. Additionally, 643 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bajra are given below:

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Bajra

Bajra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amolwa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Bajra is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bajra is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. 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:

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:

FAQs about Bajra