Bakud - Athner, Betul

Bakud is a village situated in the Athner tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Athner and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Bakud village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakud is 485447. The village covers a total geographical area of 738.75 hectares and falls under the 460220 pincode. Athner is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Bakud

According to the 2011 Census, Bakud village had a total population of 2,242 people, including 1,084 males and 1,158 females, living in 439 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.05%, with male literacy at 79.34% and female literacy at 65.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 788.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakud

Bakud 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 Bakud

Bakud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pala, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athner to Bakud is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Bakud is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bakud

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

Health Facilities in Bakud

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

FAQs about Bakud