Saraihat Bajedonor - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Saraihat Bajedonor is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Akcha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saraihat Bajedonor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saraihat Bajedonor is 310335. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.42 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Saraihat Bajedonor

As per Census 2011, Saraihat Bajedonor village has a total population of 1,684 people, consisting of 877 males and 807 females. The village has 375 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 206 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 881 literate and 803 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,416 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 62 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Saraihat Bajedonor are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,684877807
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20612680
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,416727689
Scheduled Tribes (ST)623230
Literate Population881501380
Illiterate Population803376427

Nearby Villages of Saraihat Bajedonor

Saraihat Bajedonor 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ShabdalpurSouth1.17 km
KhagailWest1.70 km
GhatsaNorth-East1.79 km
Langal BhangaSouth-East1.93 km
KachnaWest2.04 km
UkhaliaEast2.04 km
NituttarparaNorth-East2.24 km
BeldangaSouth-West2.25 km
BimalparaWest2.33 km
BirampurSouth-East2.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Saraihat Bajedonor

Saraihat Bajedonor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kaliyaganj, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliaganj to Saraihat Bajedonor is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Saraihat Bajedonor is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saraihat Bajedonor

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Saraihat Bajedonor

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Saraihat Bajedonor

Where is Saraihat Bajedonor located?

Saraihat Bajedonor village is located in Kushmundi Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Saraihat Bajedonor?

The Gram Panchayat of Saraihat Bajedonor is Akcha.

What is the pincode of Saraihat Bajedonor?

The pincode of Saraihat Bajedonor is 733132.

What is the population of Saraihat Bajedonor?

Saraihat Bajedonor has a total population of 1,684, including 877 males and 807 females.

How many households are there in Saraihat Bajedonor?

There are 375 households in Saraihat Bajedonor.

What is the literacy rate in Saraihat Bajedonor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saraihat Bajedonor is 52.32%. Male literacy is 57.13% and female literacy is 47.09%.