Bakalaka - Muniguda, Rayagada

Bakalaka is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 110 km from Ambadala and around 90 km from Rayagada . Saradhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakalaka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakalaka is 424644. The village covers a total geographical area of 217 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Bakalaka

As per Census 2011, Bakalaka village has a total population of 21 people, consisting of 9 males and 12 females. The village has 5 households and a sex ratio of 1,333 females per 1,000 males. There are 1 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 21 illiterate residents. Additionally, 20 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakalaka

Bakalaka 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 Bakalaka

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bakalaka. The nearest railway station is Ambodala, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bakalaka is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Bakalaka is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bakalaka

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

Health Facilities in Bakalaka

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

FAQs about Bakalaka