Bhojan

Bhojan is a village located in Amta I subdivision of Haora district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.7km away from sub-district headquarter Amta (tehsildar office) and 43.5km away from district headquarter Howrah. As per 2009 stats, Balichak is the gram panchayat of Bhojan village.

Here you can discover what makes Bhojan unique in its vibrant Amta I-Haora region. You’ll see Bhojan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bhojan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhojan is 332643. The village spans a total geographical area of 152.57 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 711401. Uluberia is nearest town to Bhojan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhojan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Udaynarayanpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Uluberia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bhojan

Population of Bhojan

According to the 2011 Census, Bhojan has a total population of about 2,474, with approximately 1,286 males and 1,188 females. The sex ratio is around 923 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 239 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 754 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.34%, with male literacy at about 81.18% and female literacy near 69.02%. There are around 557 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhojan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhojan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bhojan. As per the 2011 stats, Bhojan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bhojan

Knowing the nearby villages of Bhojan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bhojan.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhojan