Baktua - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Baktua is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Majhiawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baktua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baktua is 253811. The village covers a total geographical area of 101 hectares and falls under the 824303 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Baktua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nabinagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baktua

As per Census 2011, Baktua village has a total population of 523 people, consisting of 264 males and 259 females. The village has 69 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 280 literate and 243 illiterate residents. Additionally, 46 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Baktua are given below:

Nearby Villages of Baktua

Baktua 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 Baktua

Public transport in the Baktua is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nabenagar Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Baktua is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Baktua is about 40 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 Baktua

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

Health Facilities in Baktua

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

FAQs about Baktua