Baktala - Manpur, Umaria

Baktala is a village situated in the Manpur tehsil of Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manpur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Umaria. Dewgawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baktala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baktala is 467880. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.48 hectares and falls under the 484664 pincode. Barhi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Baktala

As per Census 2011, Baktala village has a total population of 74 people, consisting of 41 males and 33 females. The village has 15 households and a sex ratio of 804 females per 1,000 males. There are 6 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 61 literate and 13 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population744133
Child Population (0–6 yrs)633
Literate Population613724
Illiterate Population1349

Nearby Villages of Baktala

Baktala 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Ata Pipariya(pipariya Atawari)West1.21 km
PadariyaNorth-West1.67 km
Choudhari Pipariya(pipariya)South-West1.94 km
HidkiWest2.23 km
MurdaiNorth2.34 km
GarraNorth-East2.56 km
KanjaiEast2.65 km
MuarNorth-West3.15 km
KamodiWest3.22 km
Baglai Ujar(bagulai Khurd)South-East3.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baktala

Baktala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Umaria to Baktala is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baktala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Baktala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Baktala

Where is Baktala located?

Baktala village is located in Manpur Tehsil, Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baktala?

The Gram Panchayat of Baktala is Dewgawan.

What is the pincode of Baktala?

The pincode of Baktala is 484664.

What is the population of Baktala?

Baktala has a total population of 74, including 41 males and 33 females.

How many households are there in Baktala?

There are 15 households in Baktala.

What is the literacy rate in Baktala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baktala is 82.43%. Male literacy is 90.24% and female literacy is 72.73%.