Gaja
About Gaja
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Gaja village is 333355. Gaja village is located in Budge Budge Ii subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.5km away from sub-district headquarter Dongaria (tehsildar office) and 33.5km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Gaja Poyali is the gram panchayat of Gaja village.
The total geographical area of village is 189.51 hectares. Gaja has a total population of 3,924 peoples, out of which male population is 1,987 while female population is 1,937. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 974 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of gaja village is 66.90% out of which 70.21% males and 63.50% females are literate. There are about 896 houses in gaja village. Pincode of gaja village locality is 743318.
When it comes to administration, Gaja village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Gaja village comes under Satgachhia Vidhan Sabha constituency & Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency. Dakshin Raipur is nearest town to gaja village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Gaja
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,924 | 1,987 | 1,937 |
| Children (0-6) | 435 | 210 | 225 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 955 | 484 | 471 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 2,625 | 1,395 | 1,230 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,299 | 592 | 707 |
Connectivity of Gaja
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gaja
Where is Gaja located?
Gaja village is situated in Budge Budge Ii Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gaja?
The Gram Panchayat of Gaja is Gaja Poyali (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Gaja?
The pincode of Gaja is 743318, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Gaja as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gaja is 3,924, with 1,987 males and 1,937 females.
How many households are there in Gaja as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gaja village has a total of 896 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gaja as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gaja is 66.90%. The male literacy rate is 70.21%, while the female literacy rate is 63.50%.