Reclamation Block "A" - Baska, Baksa

Reclamation Block "A" is a village situated in the Baska subdivision of Baksa district, Assam. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baksa and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Mushalpur.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Reclamation Block "A" is 304477. The village covers a total geographical area of 401.4 hectares and falls under the 781373 pincode. Nalbari is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Reclamation Block "A" village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system. For political representation, the village falls under the Chapaguri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kokrajhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Reclamation Block "A"

According to the 2011 Census, Reclamation Block "A" village had a total population of 1,794 people, including 922 males and 872 females, living in 359 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.02%, with male literacy at 79.73% and female literacy at 68.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,794922872
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18911376
Scheduled Castes (SC)1024755
Scheduled Tribes (ST)261412
Literate Population1,188645543
Illiterate Population606277329

Nearby Villages of Reclamation Block "A"

Reclamation Block "A" is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Reclamation Block "A"

Reclamation Block "A" is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nalbari to Reclamation Block "A" is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mushalpur to Reclamation Block "A" is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Reclamation Block "A"

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Reclamation Block "A" village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Reclamation Block "A"

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Reclamation Block "A" village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Reclamation Block "A"

Where is Reclamation Block "A" located?

Reclamation Block "A" village is located in Baska Subdivision, Baksa district, Assam, India.

What is the pincode of Reclamation Block "A"?

The pincode of Reclamation Block "A" is 781373.

What is the population of Reclamation Block "A"?

Reclamation Block "A" had a total population of 1,794, including 922 males and 872 females.

How many households are there in Reclamation Block "A"?

Reclamation Block "A" had 359 households.

What is the literacy rate in Reclamation Block "A"?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Reclamation Block "A" was 74.02%. Male literacy was 79.73% and female literacy was 68.22%.