Kaknal - Bhalki, Bidar

Kaknal is a village situated in the Bhalki taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhalki and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Lanjawada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaknal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaknal is 599866. The village covers a total geographical area of 1065.59 hectares and falls under the 585411 pincode. Bhalki is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kaknal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhalki Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bidar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kaknal

According to the 2011 Census, Kaknal village had a total population of 2,103 people, including 1,108 males and 995 females, living in 432 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.90%, with male literacy at 80.70% and female literacy at 63.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 557, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaknal

Kaknal 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 Kaknal

Kaknal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalgupur, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhalki to Kaknal is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Kaknal is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaknal

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

Health Facilities in Kaknal

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

FAQs about Kaknal