Bajitpur - Hanskhali, Nadia

Bajitpur is a village situated in the Hanskhali subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hanskhali and around 25.3 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Gajna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bajitpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bajitpur is 321854. The village covers a total geographical area of 196.05 hectares and falls under the 741507 pincode. Krishnanagar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Bajitpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Krishnaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bajitpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bajitpur village had a total population of 2,584 people, including 1,298 males and 1,286 females, living in 640 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.20%, with male literacy at 78.12% and female literacy at 70.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 393, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,5841,2981,286
Child Population (0–6 yrs)309160149
Scheduled Castes (SC)393195198
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population1,688889799
Illiterate Population896409487

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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GaznaNorth0.88 km
ChunariSouth0.94 km
Naoda KamalpurWest1.37 km
SanatanurSouth2.12 km
HelenchiNorth-West2.19 km
ShyamnagarSouth2.47 km
PipulbariaEast2.63 km
SibchandrpurWest3.01 km
GarapotaSouth-West3.09 km
Dwip ChandrapurWest3.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bajitpur

Bajitpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarak Nagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnanagar to Bajitpur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Bajitpur is about 25.3 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 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)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bajitpur

Where is Bajitpur located?

Bajitpur village is located in Hanskhali Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bajitpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bajitpur is Gajna.

What is the pincode of Bajitpur?

The pincode of Bajitpur is 741507.

What is the population of Bajitpur?

Bajitpur had a total population of 2,584, including 1,298 males and 1,286 females.

How many households are there in Bajitpur?

Bajitpur had 640 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bajitpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bajitpur was 74.20%. Male literacy was 78.12% and female literacy was 70.27%.