Haj - Begunia, Khordha

Haj is a village situated in the Begunia tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Jankia and around 30 km from Khordha . Haja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Haj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Haj is 407909. The village covers a total geographical area of 504 hectares and falls under the 752020 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Haj

As per Census 2011, Haj village has a total population of 2,396 people, consisting of 1,240 males and 1,156 females. The village has 489 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 232 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,801 literate and 595 illiterate residents. Additionally, 198 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 22 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Haj

Haj 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 Haj

Haj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nirakarpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Haj is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Haj is about 30 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 Haj

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

Health Facilities in Haj

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

FAQs about Haj