Gaja

Gaja is a village 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.

Gaja has its own place in the vibrant South Twenty Four Parganas region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Gaja

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gaja is 333355. The village spans a total geographical area of 189.51 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743318. Dakshin Raipur is nearest town to Gaja village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gaja village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Satgachhia Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Gaja

Below is a concise population overview of Gaja as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,924 1,987 1,937
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 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

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gaja village:

  • The total population of Gaja village is around 3,924, including approximately 1,987 males and 1,937 females, with a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 435 children aged 0–6 years in Gaja village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Gaja village has 955 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 3 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Gaja village is about 66.90%, with male literacy at 70.21% and female literacy at 63.50%.
  • There are around 896 households in Gaja village.

Connectivity of Gaja

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gaja. As per the 2011 stats, Gaja had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaja

Knowing the nearby villages of Gaja helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gaja.

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%.