Bakol - Jamai (Junnardeo), Chhindwara

Bakol is a village situated in the Jamai (Junnardeo) tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from Jamai and around 78 km from Chhindwara. Katkuhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakol is 494588. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.78 hectares and falls under the 480551 pincode. Jamai is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Bakol village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bakol

According to the 2011 Census, Bakol village had a total population of 585 people, including 278 males and 307 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 1,104 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 24.09%, with male literacy at 25.00% and female literacy at 23.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 561.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakol

Bakol 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 Bakol

Bakol is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Morkadhana, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jamai to Bakol is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Bakol is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bakol

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

Health Facilities in Bakol

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

FAQs about Bakol