Bajua Village Overview
Bajua is a village in Goghat I tehsil of Hugli district, West Bengal. It lies about 13 km from Goghat tehsil headquarters and around 82 km from Chinsura district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Raghubati is the Gram Panchayat for Bajua village.
The sections below provide essential information about Bajua village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bajua is 324028. The village covers a geographical area of 397.43 hectares and has a pincode of 712602. Arambag is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
Location Map of Bajua
Population & Demographics of Bajua
This section provides population and demographic details of Bajua village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,949 | 1,569 | 1,380 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 273 | 144 | 129 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,191 | 630 | 561 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 142 | 87 | 55 |
| Literate Population | 2,225 | 1,251 | 974 |
| Illiterate Population | 724 | 318 | 406 |
Key population details of Bajua village are given below:
- Bajua village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,949, including approximately 1,569 males and 1,380 females, with a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,191 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 142 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bajua village is high, with a literacy rate of about 75.45%.
- There are around 670 households in Bajua village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bajua
Transport facilities help residents of Bajua village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bajua
The following villages are located close to Bajua and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bajua
- Where is Bajua located?
- Bajua village is located in Goghat I Subdivision, Hugli district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bajua?
- The Gram Panchayat of Bajua is Raghubati (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Bajua?
- The pincode of Bajua is 712602.
- What is the population of Bajua?
- Bajua has a total population of 2,949, including 1,569 males and 1,380 females.
- How many households are there in Bajua?
- There are 670 households in Bajua.
- What is the literacy rate in Bajua?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bajua is 75.45%. Male literacy is 79.73% and female literacy is 70.58%.