Bakud - Ghoda Dongri, Betul

Bakud is a village situated in the Ghoda Dongri tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. Bakud village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakud is 485861. The village covers a total geographical area of 536.97 hectares and falls under the 460449 pincode. Sarni is the nearest town, located about 5 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 Amla 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 1,663 people, including 829 males and 834 females, living in 387 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.13%, with male literacy at 59.43% and female literacy at 44.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,224.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,663829834
Child Population (0–6 yrs)255124131
Scheduled Castes (SC)904248
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,224626598
Literate Population734419315
Illiterate Population929410519

Nearby Villages of Bakud

Bakud is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Bakud

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bakud.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarni to Bakud is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Bakud is about 67 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 Bakud

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bakud

Where is Bakud located?

Bakud village is located in Ghoda Dongri Tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bakud?

Bakud is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bakud?

The pincode of Bakud is 460449.

What is the population of Bakud?

Bakud had a total population of 1,663, including 829 males and 834 females.

How many households are there in Bakud?

Bakud had 387 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bakud?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bakud was 52.13%. Male literacy was 59.43% and female literacy was 44.81%.