Bajitpur - Deganga, North 24 Parganas

Bajitpur is a village situated in the Deganga subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.4 km from Deganga. Deganga-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bajitpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bajitpur is 323376. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.88 hectares and falls under the 743423 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Bajitpur

As per Census 2011, Bajitpur village has a total population of 2,018 people, consisting of 1,013 males and 1,005 females. The village has 443 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 239 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,460 literate and 558 illiterate residents. Additionally, 301 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0181,0131,005
Child Population (0–6 yrs)239124115
Scheduled Castes (SC)301153148
Scheduled Tribes (ST)532
Literate Population1,460761699
Illiterate Population558252306

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)
BhasilaNorth-East0.66 km
SathatiaSouth1.21 km
MahabbatpurNorth-West1.38 km
AminpurNorth-East1.45 km
KhorddaWest1.52 km
Kalijug BiswanathpurSouth-West1.55 km
Parulia MadhabpurWest2.19 km
DegangaNorth2.26 km
KeadangaSouth-East2.28 km
ChandpurEast2.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bajitpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bajitpur. The nearest railway station is Bhasila, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Bajitpur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. 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 >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 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 >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bajitpur

Where is Bajitpur located?

Bajitpur village is located in Deganga Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bajitpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bajitpur is Deganga-ii.

What is the pincode of Bajitpur?

The pincode of Bajitpur is 743423.

What is the population of Bajitpur?

Bajitpur has a total population of 2,018, including 1,013 males and 1,005 females.

How many households are there in Bajitpur?

There are 443 households in Bajitpur.

What is the literacy rate in Bajitpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bajitpur is 72.35%. Male literacy is 75.12% and female literacy is 69.55%.