Ajhair - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Ajhair is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 20.9 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Batun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ajhair village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ajhair is 310897. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.49 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Ajhair village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ajhair

As per Census 2011, Ajhair village has a total population of 1,139 people, consisting of 562 males and 577 females. The village has 294 households and a sex ratio of 1,026 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 715 literate and 424 illiterate residents. Additionally, 101 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 558 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ajhair

Ajhair 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 Ajhair

Ajhair is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Ajhair is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Ajhair is about 20.9 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 Ajhair

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

Health Facilities in Ajhair

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

FAQs about Ajhair