Bhajna - Patharpratima, South 24 Parganas

Bhajna is a village situated in the Patharpratima subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 31.7 km from Ramganga and around 76 km from Alipore. Dakshin Gangadharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhajna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhajna is 335328. The village covers a total geographical area of 553.6 hectares and falls under the 743371 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Bhajna

As per Census 2011, Bhajna village has a total population of 5,307 people, consisting of 2,705 males and 2,602 females. The village has 1,096 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 716 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,388 literate and 1,919 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,838 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhajna

Bhajna 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 Bhajna

Bhajna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Nishchindapur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Bhajna is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Bhajna is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhajna

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

Health Facilities in Bhajna

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

FAQs about Bhajna