Bakain Village Overview
Bakain is a village in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur tehsil of Chatra district, Jharkhand. It lies about 20 km from Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) tehsil headquarters and around 22 km from Chatra district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Karailibar is the Gram Panchayat for Bakain village.
The sections below provide essential information about Bakain village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakain is 348233. The village covers a geographical area of 176 hectares and has a pincode of 825401. Jori is the nearest town.
Location Map of Bakain
Population & Demographics of Bakain
This section provides population and demographic details of Bakain village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 326 | 166 | 160 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 23 | 9 | 14 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 247 | 127 | 120 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 137 | 107 | 30 |
| Illiterate Population | 189 | 59 | 130 |
Key population details of Bakain village are given below:
- Bakain village is a small village with a total population of around 326, including approximately 166 males and 160 females, with a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 247 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bakain village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 42.02%.
- There are around 54 households in Bakain village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bakain
Transport facilities help residents of Bakain village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| 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 Bakain
The following villages are located close to Bakain and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bakain
- Where is Bakain located?
- Bakain village is located in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur Subdivision, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bakain?
- The Gram Panchayat of Bakain is Karailibar (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Bakain?
- The pincode of Bakain is 825401.
- What is the population of Bakain?
- Bakain has a total population of 326, including 166 males and 160 females.
- How many households are there in Bakain?
- There are 54 households in Bakain.
- What is the literacy rate in Bakain?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bakain is 42.02%. Male literacy is 64.46% and female literacy is 18.75%.