Bakan - Raipur, Bhilwara

Bakan is a village situated in the Raipur tehsil of Bhilwara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raipur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bhilwara. Ashaholi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakan is 095412. The village covers a total geographical area of 710 hectares and falls under the 311801 pincode. Gangapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Bakan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bakan

According to the 2011 Census, Bakan village had a total population of 808 people, including 392 males and 416 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.50%, with male literacy at 69.44% and female literacy at 30.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 223.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakan

Bakan 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 Bakan

Bakan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Charbhuja Road, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur to Bakan is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhilwara to Bakan is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bakan

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

Health Facilities in Bakan

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

FAQs about Bakan