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.

Here you can discover what makes Gaja unique in its vibrant Budge Budge Ii-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Gaja’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

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.

Google Map of Gaja

Population of Gaja

According to the 2011 Census, Gaja has a total population of about 3,924, with approximately 1,987 males and 1,937 females. The sex ratio is around 974 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 435 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 955 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 3. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.90%, with male literacy at about 70.21% and female literacy near 63.50%. There are around 896 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gaja's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

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