Bakena - Rahatgarh, Sagar

Bakena is a village situated in the Rahatgarh tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rahatgarh and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Osankheri (p) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakena village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakena is 460485. The village covers a total geographical area of 264.4 hectares and falls under the 470119 pincode. Rahatgarh is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Bakena village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Surkhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bakena

As per Census 2011, Bakena village has a total population of 479 people, consisting of 264 males and 215 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 814 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 322 literate and 157 illiterate residents. Additionally, 82 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakena

Bakena 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 Bakena

Bakena is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sumreri, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahatgarh to Bakena is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Bakena 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 Bakena

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

Health Facilities in Bakena

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

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