Bakal - Bahoriband, Katni

Bakal is a village situated in the Bahoriband tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahoriband and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Bakal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakal is 488605. The village covers a total geographical area of 908.22 hectares and falls under the 483331 pincode. Sihora is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Bakal

As per Census 2011, Bakal village has a total population of 4,460 people, consisting of 2,287 males and 2,173 females. The village has 1,072 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 555 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,991 literate and 1,469 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,350 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 176 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bakal are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bakal

Bakal 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 Bakal

Bakal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Salaia, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sihora to Bakal is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Bakal is about 65 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 Bakal

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

Health Facilities in Bakal

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

FAQs about Bakal