Bakri - Dumaria, Gaya

Bakri is a village situated in the Dumaria subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dumaria and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Bhokaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakri is 256218. The village covers a total geographical area of 140 hectares and falls under the 824221 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Bakri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Bakri

According to the 2011 Census, Bakri village had a total population of 512 people, including 279 males and 233 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 835 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.63%, with male literacy at 68.29% and female literacy at 37.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakri

Bakri 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 Bakri

Bakri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kajrat Nawadih, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Bakri is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Bakri is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bakri

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

Health Facilities in Bakri

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

FAQs about Bakri