Bajua - Goghat - I, Hooghly

Bajua is a village situated in the Goghat - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13 km from Goghat and around 82 km from Chinsura. Raghubati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bajua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bajua is 324028. The village covers a total geographical area of 397.43 hectares and falls under the 712602 pincode. Arambag is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Bajua

As per Census 2011, Bajua village has a total population of 2,949 people, consisting of 1,569 males and 1,380 females. The village has 670 households and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. There are 273 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,225 literate and 724 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,191 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 142 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bajua

Bajua 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 Bajua

Bajua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambag to Bajua is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bajua is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bajua

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

Health Facilities in Bajua

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

FAQs about Bajua