Bajana - Bahanaga, Balasore

Bajana is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Soro and around 35 km from Baleshwar. Saud serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bajana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bajana is 393824. The village covers a total geographical area of 255 hectares and falls under the 756042 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Soro Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhadrak Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bajana

As per Census 2011, Bajana village has a total population of 1,050 people, consisting of 523 males and 527 females. The village has 228 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 791 literate and 259 illiterate residents. Additionally, 20 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 76 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

Public transport in the Bajana is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahanaga Bazar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Bajana is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Bajana is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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:

FAQs about Bajana