Indian Village Directory

Baju Village

Baju is an inhabited village in Panskura Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 344173, the Census 2011 record lists 295 people in 65 households and the reported area is 65.92 hectares. The local references include Panskura CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kolaghat at about 21 km.

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Quick answer: Baju is a village in Panskura Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 344173 and 295 people in 65 households.
Village Code344173
Population295
Households65
Area65.92 hectares
Nearest TownKolaghat

Key Village Facts

Village
Baju
Census Village Code
344173
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Purba Medinipur
District Census Code
345
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Panskura
Sub-district Census Code
02470
CD Block
Panskura
Households
65
Population
295
Male Population
149
Female Population
146
Sex Ratio
979.87
Area
65.92 hectares
Area
0.66 sq km
Nearest Town
Kolaghat
Nearest Town Distance
21 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721167
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Baju at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 295 people, 65.92 hectares of reported area and Kolaghat as the nearest town reference for Baju, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockPanskura
  • Baju falls under Panskura Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 344173.
  • The record lists 295 people living in 65 households.
  • The reported village area is 65.92 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kolaghat.
  • 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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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density447.51 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.54 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share2.37%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share24.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Baju in the official administrative record. Census village code 344173 and Panskura CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
345
Sub-district Census Code
02470
Village Census Code
344173
CD Block Code
0317
CD Block Name
Panskura

Location and Distance

Kolaghat is the nearest town listed for Baju, about 21 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Panskura
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7.2 km
District Headquarter
Tamluk
Nearest Statutory Town
Kolaghat
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
21 km
Nearest Town
Kolaghat
Distance from Nearest Town
21 km
Total Geographical Area
65.92 hectares
Area
0.66 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 295 people in 65 households, with 149 male residents and 146 female residents. The average household size is 4.54, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 2.37% for Baju. Population density works out to about 447.51 people per sq km.

Total Households
65
Total Population
295
Male Population
149
Female Population
146
Sex Ratio
979.87
Average Household Size
4.54
ST Population
7
ST Male Population
4
ST Female Population
3
ST Population Share
2.37
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Baju list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government 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 Baju include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
8.1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Baju include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Baju include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Baju is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 20 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Baju show that reported agricultural commodities include Til, net sown area is 63.13 hectares and irrigated land is 15.38 hectares (24.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Til
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.79
Net Area Sown In Hectares
63.13
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
47.75 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
15.379999999999999
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
7.28 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Baju

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
20
Banks in Matched Records
8
Matched PINs
7

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 15 75%
CRM 5 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 9 45%
Punjab National Bank 5 25%
Bank of Baroda 1 5%
Canara Bank 1 5%
Uco Bank 1 5%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 721139 Purba Medinipur Panskura Uttar Gopalpur Dakshin Gopalpur Dakshin Gopalpur, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721139
Canara Bank ATM 721131 Purba Medinipur Panskura Ghoshpur 0 Gram Panchayat Office Ghoshpur, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721131
Punjab National Bank ATM 721390 Purba Medinipur Panskura Ratulia Ratulia Ratulia, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721390
State Bank of India ATM 721131 Purba Medinipur Panskura Purushottampur Near Sbi Panskura Branch Panskura, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721131
Punjab National Bank ATM 721634 Purba Medinipur Panskura Raghunathbari P. S.: Panskura, Dist: Purba Midnapore Purusotampur, P. O.:purusotampur, P. O.: Raghunathbari Raghunathbari, Purba Medi…
Punjab National Bank ATM 721139 Purba Medinipur Panskura Keshapat Vill. and Po- Keshapat Keshapat Keshapat Panchayat, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721139
Punjab National Bank ATM 721634 Purba Medinipur Panskura Dhuliapur Bahargram, Panskura Bunglow More Atm, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721634
Punjab National Bank ATM 721634 Purba Medinipur Panskura Purushottampur Panskura Tehsil. P. O. Raghunathbari, Purusattampur, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721634

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Baju village located?

Baju is in Panskura Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Baju village in?

Baju village is in Purba Medinipur district.

Which state is Baju village in?

Baju village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Baju under?

Baju comes under Panskura Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Baju?

The Census village code of Baju is 344173.

What is the population of Baju village?

The village record lists 295 people and 65 households for Baju.

How many households are in Baju village?

The village record lists 65 households for Baju.

What is the male and female population of Baju?

The record lists 149 male residents and 146 female residents for Baju.

What is the sex ratio of Baju village?

The sex ratio of Baju is 979.87 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Baju village?

The reported geographical area of Baju is 65.92 hectares.

What is the population density of Baju village?

The approximate population density of Baju is 447.51 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Baju?

The nearest town listed for Baju is Kolaghat, about 21 km away.

How far is Baju from the sub-district headquarters?

Baju is about 7.2 km from Panskura, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Baju?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Baju.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Baju?

For Baju, reported agricultural commodities include Til, net sown area is 63.13 hectares and irrigated land is 15.38 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Baju?

The page shows 20 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Baju. These records include 8 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Baju.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Baju.

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.