Bakati - Arjuni Morgaon, Gondia

Bakati is a village situated in the Arjuni Morgaon tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from Arjuni Morgaon and around 85 km from Gondiya. Bakti serves as the Village Panchayat for Bakati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakati is 538179. The village covers a total geographical area of 584.89 hectares and falls under the 441701 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Bakati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arjuni-morgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bakati

According to the 2011 Census, Bakati village had a total population of 1,910 people, including 957 males and 953 females, living in 489 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.73%, with male literacy at 92.87% and female literacy at 72.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 780, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 238.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakati

Bakati 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 Bakati

Bakati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dewalgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Bakati is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Bakati 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 Bakati

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

Health Facilities in Bakati

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

FAQs about Bakati