Kala Bakra - Adampur, Jalandhar

Kala Bakra is a village situated in the Adampur tehsil of Jalandhar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 17 km from Jalandhar - I and around 17 km from Jalandhar. Kala-bakra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kala Bakra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kala Bakra is 030320. The village covers a total geographical area of 455 hectares and falls under the 144303 pincode. Alawalpur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kala Bakra

According to the 2011 Census, Kala Bakra village had a total population of 2,882 people, including 1,426 males and 1,456 females, living in 639 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.55%, with male literacy at 85.62% and female literacy at 77.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,412.

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

Nearby Villages of Kala Bakra

Kala Bakra 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 Kala Bakra

Kala Bakra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kala Bakra, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jalandhar to Kala Bakra is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kala Bakra

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

Health Facilities in Kala Bakra

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

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