Bakan

Block / Tehsil Dalhousie
District Chamba

About Bakan

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Bakan village is 007386. Bakan village is located in Dalhousie tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Dalhousie (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Chamba. As per 2009 stats, Mornoo is the gram panchayat of Bakan village.

The total geographical area of village is 125.28 hectares. Bakan has a total population of 256 peoples, out of which male population is 129 while female population is 127. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 984 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of bakan village is 65.63% out of which 71.32% males and 59.84% females are literate. There are about 49 houses in bakan village. Pincode of bakan village locality is 176303.

When it comes to administration, Bakan village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Bakan village comes under Dalhousie Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kangra Lok Sabha constituency. Dalhousie is nearest town to bakan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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Population of Bakan

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 256 129 127
Literate Population 168 92 76
Illiterate Population 88 37 51

Connectivity of Bakan

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Bakan

Frequently Asked Questions about Bakan

Where is Bakan located?

Bakan village is situated in Dalhousie Tehsil, within the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bakan?

The Gram Panchayat of Bakan is Mornoo (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Bakan?

The pincode of Bakan is 176303, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Bakan as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Bakan is 256, with 129 males and 127 females.

How many households are there in Bakan as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Bakan village has a total of 49 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bakan as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bakan is 65.63%. The male literacy rate is 71.32%, while the female literacy rate is 59.84%.