Indian Village Directory

Bajra Village

Bajra is an inhabited village in Barabazar Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331771, the Census 2011 record lists 1,180 people in 253 households and the reported area is 306.3 hectares. The local references include Barabazar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Puruliya at about 18 km.

In short:

Bajra is a village in Barabazar Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331771 and 1,180 people in 253 households.

Village Code331771
Population1,180
Households253
Area306.3 hectares
Nearest TownPuruliya

Detailed village profile

Bajra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,180 people, 306.3 hectares of reported area and Puruliya as the nearest town reference for Bajra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Puruliya
Block Barabazar
CD Block Barabazar
  • Bajra falls under Barabazar Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331771.
  • The record lists 1,180 people living in 253 households.
  • The reported village area is 306.3 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Puruliya.
  • 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

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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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Bajra
Census Village Code
331771
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barabazar
Sub-district Census Code
02394
CD Block
Barabazar
Households
253
Population
1,180
Male Population
602
Female Population
578
Sex Ratio
960.13
Area
306.3 hectares
Area
3.06 sq km
Nearest Town
Puruliya
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723127
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 Density 385.24 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.66 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 15.93% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.68% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 1.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bajra in the official administrative record. Census village code 331771 and Barabazar CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02394
Village Census Code
331771
CD Block Code
0241
CD Block Name
Barabazar

Location and Distance

Puruliya is the nearest town listed for Bajra, about 18 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barabazar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3.7 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
18 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Puruliya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town
Puruliya
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
306.3 hectares
Area
3.06 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,180 people in 253 households, with 602 male residents and 578 female residents. The average household size is 4.66, and SC share is 15.93% and ST share is 0.68% for Bajra. Population density works out to about 385.24 people per sq km.

Total Households
253
Total Population
1,180
Male Population
602
Female Population
578
Sex Ratio
960.13
Average Household Size
4.66
SC Population
188
SC Male Population
97
SC Female Population
91
SC Population Share
15.93
ST Population
8
ST Male Population
4
ST Female Population
4
ST Population Share
0.68
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bajra 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 Bajra include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
83.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

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

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bajra include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bajra is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 15 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
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bajra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 186.16 hectares and irrigated land is 2.8 hectares (1.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
6.85 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
30.09
Net Area Sown In Hectares
186.16000000000003
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
183.36 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
2.8
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2.8 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

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bajra

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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 2 40%
Axis Bank Limited 1 20%
Punjab National Bank 1 20%
State Bank of India 1 20%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 723127 Puruliya Barabazar Barabazar (Ct) Dist Purulia Sindri Road Barabazar Post Barabhum, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723127
Bank of Baroda ATM 723127 Puruliya Barabazar Bamundiha Distt.- Puruliya, West Bengal Vill.- Bamundiha, P. S Barabazar, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723127
Punjab National Bank ATM 723127 Puruliya Barabazar Baramukru Burrapo Barabhumpsburrapurulia Wbin Burrapo Barabhumpsburra, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723127
State Bank of India ATM 723127 Puruliya Barabazar Barabazar (Ct) Barabhum Barabazar(purulia), Puruliya, West Bengal, 723127

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 Bajra village located?

Bajra is in Barabazar Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Bajra village in?

Bajra village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Bajra village in?

Bajra village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Bajra under?

Bajra comes under Barabazar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bajra?

The Census village code of Bajra is 331771.

What is the population of Bajra village?

The village record lists 1,180 people and 253 households for Bajra.

How many households are in Bajra village?

The village record lists 253 households for Bajra.

What is the male and female population of Bajra?

The record lists 602 male residents and 578 female residents for Bajra.

What is the sex ratio of Bajra village?

The sex ratio of Bajra is 960.13 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bajra village?

The reported geographical area of Bajra is 306.3 hectares.

What is the population density of Bajra village?

The approximate population density of Bajra is 385.24 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bajra?

The nearest town listed for Bajra is Puruliya, about 18 km away.

How far is Bajra from the district headquarters?

Bajra is about 18 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bajra from the sub-district headquarters?

Bajra is about 3.7 km from Barabazar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bajra?

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

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

For Bajra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 186.16 hectares and irrigated land is 2.8 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bajra. These records include 4 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 Bajra.

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.