Bakala - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Bakala is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 129 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Ektali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakala is 388586. The village covers a total geographical area of 770 hectares and falls under the 757091 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Jashipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bakala

According to the 2011 Census, Bakala village had a total population of 2,396 people, including 1,170 males and 1,226 females, living in 562 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.25%, with male literacy at 75.77% and female literacy at 57.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 295, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 941.

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

Public transport in the Bakala is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Bakala is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bakala is about 129 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 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