Gajna is an inhabited village in Pipra Sub-district of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 365354, the Census 2011 record lists 260 people in 48 households and the reported area is 143 hectares. The local references include Badhuban Gram Panchayat, Pipra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Aurangabad (Bihar) at about 72 km.
In short:
Gajna is a village in Pipra Sub-district, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 365354 and 260 people in 48 households.
Village Code365354
Population260
Households48
Area143 hectares
Detailed village profile
Gajna at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 260 people, 143 hectares of reported area and Aurangabad (Bihar) as the nearest town reference for Gajna, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Gajna falls under Pipra Sub-district in Palamu district, Jharkhand.
The Census village code is 365354.
The record lists 260 people living in 48 households.
The reported village area is 143 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Aurangabad (Bihar).
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Gajna
Census Village Code
365354
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Palamu
District Census Code
358
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pipra
Sub-district Census Code
02619
CD Block
Pipra
Gram Panchayat
Badhuban
Households
48
Population
260
Male Population
131
Female Population
129
Sex Ratio
984.73
Area
143 hectares
Area
1.43 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
824302
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density181.82 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.42 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share91.92%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share1.8%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gajna in the official administrative record. Census village code 365354, Badhuban Gram Panchayat and Pipra CD Block.
State Census Code
20
District Census Code
358
Sub-district Census Code
02619
Village Census Code
365354
CD Block Code
0125
CD Block Name
Pipra
Gram Panchayat Name
Badhuban
Location and Distance
Aurangabad (Bihar) is the nearest town listed for Gajna, about 72 km away. Medininagar (Daltonganj) is listed as the district headquarters at about 72 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Pipra
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Medininagar (Daltonganj)
Distance from District Headquarter
72 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Aurangabad (Bihar)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
72 km
Total Geographical Area
143 hectares
Area
1.43 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 260 people in 48 households, with 131 male residents and 129 female residents. The average household size is 5.42, and SC share is 91.92% and ST share is 0% for Gajna. Population density works out to about 181.82 people per sq km.
Total Households
48
Total Population
260
Male Population
131
Female Population
129
Sex Ratio
984.73
Average Household Size
5.42
SC Population
239
SC Male Population
118
SC Female Population
121
SC Population Share
91.92
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gajna list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gajna include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.35 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Gajna include black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Gajna include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
ASHA
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Gajna is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Gajna show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Gur, net sown area is 26.24 hectares and irrigated land is 0.48 hectares (1.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Manufacturers Commodities First
Gur
Forest Area In Hectares
106.4 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
7.76
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.03 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.22 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
26.24
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
0.97 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
0.48
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
0.48 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.