Kakra - Amarpatan, Maihar

Kakra is a village situated in the Amarpatan tehsil of Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Amarpatan and around 43 km from Satna. Kakara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kakra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakra is 464294. The village covers a total geographical area of 792.81 hectares and falls under the 485775 pincode. Amarpatan is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kakra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rampur-baghelan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Satna Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kakra

As per Census 2011, Kakra village has a total population of 2,716 people, consisting of 1,386 males and 1,330 females. The village has 669 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 405 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,628 literate and 1,088 illiterate residents. Additionally, 674 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 246 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakra

Kakra 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 Kakra

Kakra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Unchhera, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amarpatan to Kakra is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satna to Kakra is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kakra

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

Health Facilities in Kakra

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

FAQs about Kakra