Bajna - Buxwaha, Chhatarpur

Bajna is a village situated in the Buxwaha tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Buxwaha and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Bajna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bajna is 458551. The village covers a total geographical area of 3629 hectares and falls under the 471311 pincode. Buxwaha is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Bajna

As per Census 2011, Bajna village has a total population of 3,899 people, consisting of 2,125 males and 1,774 females. The village has 881 households and a sex ratio of 834 females per 1,000 males. There are 613 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,219 literate and 1,680 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,242 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 33 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,8992,1251,774
Child Population (0–6 yrs)613332281
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,242687555
Scheduled Tribes (ST)331815
Literate Population2,2191,376843
Illiterate Population1,680749931

Nearby Villages of Bajna

Bajna 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)
KherakhurdSouth-West5.56 km
SukaNorth5.67 km
PargaspuraNorth8.35 km
HatnaWest8.49 km
Murli KhedaNorth8.65 km
ChhayanEast8.88 km
SadwaWest10.44 km
JagaraSouth10.97 km
MoliNorth-West11.17 km
ChapriEast11.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bajna

Bajna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Patharia, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buxwaha to Bajna is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Bajna 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 Bajna

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bajna

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bajna

Where is Bajna located?

Bajna village is located in Buxwaha Tehsil, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bajna?

Bajna is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bajna?

The pincode of Bajna is 471311.

What is the population of Bajna?

Bajna has a total population of 3,899, including 2,125 males and 1,774 females.

How many households are there in Bajna?

There are 881 households in Bajna.

What is the literacy rate in Bajna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bajna is 56.91%. Male literacy is 64.75% and female literacy is 47.52%.