Bakli - Rajim, Gariyaband

Bakli is a village situated in the Rajim tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from Rajim and around 51 km from Raipur. Bakli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakli is 444823. The village covers a total geographical area of 670.28 hectares and falls under the 493885 pincode. Rajim is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Bakli

According to the 2011 Census, Bakli village had a total population of 2,267 people, including 1,151 males and 1,116 females, living in 511 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.20%, with male literacy at 77.77% and female literacy at 58.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 970, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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 Population2,2671,1511,116
Child Population (0–6 yrs)311157154
Scheduled Castes (SC)970488482
Scheduled Tribes (ST)441925
Literate Population1,334773561
Illiterate Population933378555

Nearby Villages of Bakli

Bakli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KumhiSouth1.69 km
Rawan (rawad)North2.18 km
PitaibandWest2.99 km
LakhanaNorth-West3.13 km
Khapri Urf.dudhkaiya)North-East3.42 km
DhamniSouth-East3.56 km
KomaSouth3.67 km
KoliyariWest4.56 km
KirwaiSouth-East4.66 km
SemhartaraSouth4.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bakli

Bakli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajim, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajim to Bakli is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Bakli is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bakli

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

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

Health Facilities in Bakli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bakli

Where is Bakli located?

Bakli village is located in Rajim Tehsil, Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bakli?

Bakli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bakli?

The pincode of Bakli is 493885.

What is the population of Bakli?

Bakli had a total population of 2,267, including 1,151 males and 1,116 females.

How many households are there in Bakli?

Bakli had 511 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bakli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bakli was 68.20%. Male literacy was 77.77% and female literacy was 58.32%.