Bakma - Komakhan, Mahasamund

Bakma is a village situated in the Komakhan tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from Bagbahara and around 43 km from Mahasamund. Bakma village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakma is 446607. The village covers a total geographical area of 756.95 hectares and falls under the 493449 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Bakma

As per Census 2011, Bakma village has a total population of 2,059 people, consisting of 1,003 males and 1,056 females. The village has 523 households and a sex ratio of 1,052 females per 1,000 males. There are 312 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,136 literate and 923 illiterate residents. Additionally, 112 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 106 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakma

Bakma 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 Bakma

Bakma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Bakma is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Bakma is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bakma

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

Health Facilities in Bakma

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

FAQs about Bakma