Bhajana - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Bhajana is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Pokhiriapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhajana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhajana is 397403. The village covers a total geographical area of 76 hectares and falls under the 754138 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Bhajana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhajana

According to the 2011 Census, Bhajana village had a total population of 505 people, including 262 males and 243 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.71%, with male literacy at 94.98% and female literacy at 77.73%.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhajana

Bhajana 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 Bhajana

Public transport in the Bhajana is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nimkana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Bhajana is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Bhajana is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhajana

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

Health Facilities in Bhajana

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

FAQs about Bhajana