Bakayan
Bakayan is a village located in Batiyagarh tehsil of Damoh district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Batiyagarh (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Damoh. As per 2009 stats, Bakayan village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Bakayan unique in its vibrant Batiyagarh-Damoh region. You’ll see Bakayan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Bakayan
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bakayan is 462089. The village spans a total geographical area of 419.29 hectares. Damoh is nearest town to Bakayan village for all major economic activities.
Google Map of Bakayan
Population of Bakayan
According to the 2011 Census, Bakayan has a total population of about 1,589, with approximately 806 males and 783 females. The sex ratio is around 971 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 207 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 458 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 23. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.60%, with male literacy at about 79.53% and female literacy near 57.34%. There are around 381 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bakayan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,589 | 806 | 783 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 207 | 94 | 113 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 458 | 222 | 236 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 23 | 10 | 13 |
| Literate Population | 1,090 | 641 | 449 |
| Illiterate Population | 499 | 165 | 334 |
Connectivity of Bakayan
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bakayan. As per the 2011 stats, Bakayan 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 village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bakayan
Knowing the nearby villages of Bakayan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bakayan.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bakayan
- Where is Bakayan located?
- Bakayan village is situated in Batiyagarh Tehsil, within the Damoh district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bakayan?
- Bakayan serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the population of Bakayan as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Bakayan is 1,589, with 806 males and 783 females.
- How many households are there in Bakayan as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Bakayan village has a total of 381 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Bakayan as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bakayan is 68.60%. The male literacy rate is 79.53%, while the female literacy rate is 57.34%.