Bakaner - Maheshwar, Khargone (West Nimar)

Bakaner is a village situated in the Maheshwar tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maheshwar and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Bakaner village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakaner is 476879. The village covers a total geographical area of 594.83 hectares and falls under the 450554 pincode. Maheshwar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bakaner

According to the 2011 Census, Bakaner village had a total population of 1,275 people, including 657 males and 618 females, living in 263 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.86%, with male literacy at 66.22% and female literacy at 40.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,240.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakaner

Bakaner 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 Bakaner

Bakaner is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maheshwar to Bakaner is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Bakaner is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bakaner

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

Health Facilities in Bakaner

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

FAQs about Bakaner