Bakala - Chhendipada, Angul

Bakala is a village situated in the Chhendipada tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from Jarapada and around 32 km from Anugul . Katada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakala is 404302. The village covers a total geographical area of 425 hectares and falls under the 759149 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Bakala

According to the 2011 Census, Bakala village had a total population of 678 people, including 354 males and 324 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.69%, with male literacy at 67.80% and female literacy at 46.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 650.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakala

Bakala 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 Bakala

Bakala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jarapada, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Bakala is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Bakala is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bakala

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

Health Facilities in Bakala

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

FAQs about Bakala