Bakeli - Vijayraghavgarh, Katni

Bakeli is a village situated in the Vijayraghavgarh tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijayraghavgarh and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Singhanpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakeli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakeli is 488558. The village covers a total geographical area of 237.76 hectares and falls under the 483775 pincode. Kymore is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Bakeli

According to the 2011 Census, Bakeli village had a total population of 887 people, including 452 males and 435 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.45%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 62.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 179, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 180.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakeli

Bakeli 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 Bakeli

Bakeli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pipariya Kalan, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kymore to Bakeli is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Bakeli is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bakeli

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

Health Facilities in Bakeli

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

FAQs about Bakeli