Bakhul Village Overview
Bakhul is a village in Deosar tehsil of Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh. It lies about 40 km from Deosar tehsil headquarters and around 50 km from Singrauli district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Bakhul village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Bakhul village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakhul is 503864. The village covers a geographical area of 667.58 hectares. Singrauli is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Bakhul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Devsar Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Sidhi Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Bakhul
Population & Demographics of Bakhul
This section provides population and demographic details of Bakhul village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,519 | 770 | 749 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 292 | 161 | 131 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 95 | 46 | 49 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,000 | 502 | 498 |
| Literate Population | 679 | 397 | 282 |
| Illiterate Population | 840 | 373 | 467 |
Key population details of Bakhul village are given below:
- Bakhul village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,519, including approximately 770 males and 749 females, with a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 95 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1,000 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bakhul village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 44.70%.
- There are around 316 households in Bakhul village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bakhul
Transport facilities help residents of Bakhul village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bakhul
The following villages are located close to Bakhul and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bakhul
- Where is Bakhul located?
- Bakhul village is located in Deosar Tehsil, Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bakhul?
- Bakhul is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Bakhul?
- Bakhul has a total population of 1,519, including 770 males and 749 females.
- How many households are there in Bakhul?
- There are 316 households in Bakhul.
- What is the literacy rate in Bakhul?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bakhul is 44.70%. Male literacy is 51.56% and female literacy is 37.65%.