Bajabati - Dharmasala, Jajpur

Bajabati is a village situated in the Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Dharmasala and around 55 km from Jajapur . Pakhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bajabati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bajabati is 401201. The village covers a total geographical area of 149 hectares and falls under the 755010 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Bajabati

According to the 2011 Census, Bajabati village had a total population of 520 people, including 277 males and 243 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.66%, with male literacy at 83.93% and female literacy at 69.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Bajabati

Bajabati 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 Bajabati

Bajabati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haridaspur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Bajabati is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Bajabati is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bajabati

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

Health Facilities in Bajabati

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

FAQs about Bajabati