Bajha Village - Shohratgarh, Siddharthnagar

Bajha is a village situated in the Shohratgarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shohratgarh and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Bajaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bajha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bajha is 176218. The village covers a total geographical area of 568.6 hectares and falls under the 272202 pincode.

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

Population of Bajha

As per Census 2011, Bajha village has a total population of 3,287 people, consisting of 1,613 males and 1,674 females. The village has 467 households and a sex ratio of 1,037 females per 1,000 males. There are 692 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,738 literate and 1,549 illiterate residents. Additionally, 255 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 3,287 1,613 1,674
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 692 356 336
Scheduled Castes (SC) 255 131 124
Literate Population 1,738 999 739
Illiterate Population 1,549 614 935

Nearby Villages of Bajha

Bajha 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
Kholha JhungaSouth1.05 km
Pakdi Urf MudilaEast1.51 km
Agaya KalaSouth-West1.58 km
Madarahna Urf Ram NagarWest1.80 km
BharwaliyaSouth-East2.18 km
Pakari DigarSouth-East2.19 km
JamuhwaSouth-West2.20 km
GaijanEast2.35 km
BargadiSouth2.68 km
Marawatiya DigarSouth2.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bajha

Bajha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shohratgarh, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.8 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Bajha is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bajha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bajha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bajha

Where is Bajha located?

Bajha village is located in Shohratgarh Tehsil, Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bajha?

The Gram Panchayat of Bajha is Bajaha.

What is the pincode of Bajha?

The pincode of Bajha is 272202.

What is the population of Bajha?

Bajha has a total population of 3,287, including 1,613 males and 1,674 females.

How many households are there in Bajha?

There are 467 households in Bajha.

What is the literacy rate in Bajha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bajha is 52.87%. Male literacy is 61.93% and female literacy is 44.15%.