Kakan - Madanpur, Aurangabad

Kakan is a village situated in the Madanpur subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Chein Nawada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kakan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakan is 254428. The village covers a total geographical area of 58 hectares and falls under the 824103 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Kakan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kakan

According to the 2011 Census, Kakan village had a total population of 492 people, including 251 males and 241 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.40%, with male literacy at 74.76% and female literacy at 46.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 199.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakan

Kakan 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 Kakan

Kakan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 139.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Kakan is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Kakan is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kakan

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

Health Facilities in Kakan

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

FAQs about Kakan