Bakan

Bakan is a village located in Pushparajgarh tehsil of Anuppur district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Pushparajgarh (tehsildar office) and 47km away from district headquarter Anuppur. As per 2009 stats, Padri is the gram panchayat of Bakan village.

Bakan has its own place in the vibrant Anuppur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Bakan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bakan is 502117. The village spans a total geographical area of 499.2 hectares. Anuppur is nearest town to Bakan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 47km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bakan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Anuppur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shahdol Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Bakan

Below is a concise population overview of Bakan as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 658 341 317
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 131 74 57
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 553 289 264
Literate Population 185 130 55
Illiterate Population 473 211 262

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Bakan village:

  • The total population of Bakan village is around 658, including approximately 341 males and 317 females, with a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 131 children aged 0–6 years in Bakan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Bakan village has 553 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Bakan village is about 28.12%, with male literacy at 38.12% and female literacy at 17.35%.
  • There are around 175 households in Bakan village.

Connectivity of Bakan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bakan. As per the 2011 stats, Bakan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakan

Knowing the nearby villages of Bakan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bakan.

Chilihamar Piparha Deori Dadar Chaura Dadav Padri Jarwahi Dudhmaniya Bilai Kher Ledhara Picharwahi Chandaniya

Frequently Asked Questions about Bakan

Where is Bakan located?
Bakan village is situated in Pushparajgarh Tehsil, within the Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bakan?
The Gram Panchayat of Bakan is Padri (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Bakan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Bakan is 658, with 341 males and 317 females.
How many households are there in Bakan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Bakan village has a total of 175 households.
What is the literacy rate in Bakan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bakan is 28.12%. The male literacy rate is 38.12%, while the female literacy rate is 17.35%.