Bajitpur - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Bajitpur is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.1 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Birghoi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bajitpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bajitpur is 309788. The village covers a total geographical area of 324.19 hectares and falls under the 733123 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 11 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 Raiganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bajitpur

As per Census 2011, Bajitpur village has a total population of 2,383 people, consisting of 1,226 males and 1,157 females. The village has 533 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 324 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,515 literate and 868 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,583 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 332 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Bajitpur

Bajitpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bamangram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Bajitpur is about 11 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:

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:

FAQs about Bajitpur