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

According to the 2011 Census, Bajana village had a total population of 1,050 people, including 523 males and 527 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.53%, with male literacy at 89.29% and female literacy at 77.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

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

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