Bajitpur Village - Ratua - I, Malda

Bajitpur is a village situated in the Ratua - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.8 km from Ratua and around 48.3 km from English Bazar. Debipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bajitpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bajitpur is 312349. The village covers a total geographical area of 404.25 hectares and falls under the 732205 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Bajitpur

As per Census 2011, Bajitpur village has a total population of 2,283 people, consisting of 1,137 males and 1,146 females. The village has 494 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 386 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,190 literate and 1,093 illiterate residents. Additionally, 525 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 22 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 2,283 1,137 1,146
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 386 181 205
Scheduled Castes (SC) 525 266 259
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 22 10 12
Literate Population 1,190 654 536
Illiterate Population 1,093 483 610

Nearby Villages of Bajitpur

Bajitpur 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
ParbhalukaNorth-West1.79 km
SholmariNorth-East1.80 km
SambalpurSouth-West1.97 km
BhalukaNorth1.98 km
BalupurSouth-East2.07 km
KotoaliSouth-West2.14 km
Kali NagarWest2.49 km
RamnagarSouth2.65 km
UdaypurSouth-West3.09 km
Dwitiya BalupurSouth3.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bajitpur

Public transport in the Bajitpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhaluka Road F, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.1 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Bajitpur is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Bajitpur is about 48.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bajitpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bajitpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bajitpur

Where is Bajitpur located?

Bajitpur village is located in Ratua - I Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bajitpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bajitpur is Debipur.

What is the pincode of Bajitpur?

The pincode of Bajitpur is 732205.

What is the population of Bajitpur?

Bajitpur has a total population of 2,283, including 1,137 males and 1,146 females.

How many households are there in Bajitpur?

There are 494 households in Bajitpur.

What is the literacy rate in Bajitpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bajitpur is 52.12%. Male literacy is 57.52% and female literacy is 46.77%.