Bajana - Chanderi, Ashoknagar

Bajana is a village situated in the Chanderi tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chanderi and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Bari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bajana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bajana is 500210. The village covers a total geographical area of 214 hectares and falls under the 473446 pincode. Chanderi is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Bajana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chanderi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Guna Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bajana

As per Census 2011, Bajana village has a total population of 321 people, consisting of 170 males and 151 females. The village has 76 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 64 literate and 257 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 305 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bajana

Bajana 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 Bajana

Bajana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jiron, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 140.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chanderi to Bajana is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Bajana is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bajana

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

Health Facilities in Bajana

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

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