Bhajna - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Bhajna is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 77.1 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Kushmandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhajna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhajna is 310480. The village covers a total geographical area of 177.2 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Bhajna

According to the 2011 Census, Bhajna village had a total population of 729 people, including 375 males and 354 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.65%, with male literacy at 82.45% and female literacy at 68.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 373, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhajna

Bhajna 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 Bhajna

Bhajna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Bhajna is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Bhajna is about 77.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhajna

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

Health Facilities in Bhajna

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

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