Bakhel - Kotra, Udaipur

Bakhel is a village situated in the Kotra tehsil of Udaipur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotra and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Udaipur. Bakhel village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakhel is 105931. The village covers a total geographical area of 665 hectares and falls under the 307025 pincode. Pindwara is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Bakhel

According to the 2011 Census, Bakhel village had a total population of 2,660 people, including 1,336 males and 1,324 females, living in 503 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.49%, with male literacy at 41.51% and female literacy at 25.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,590.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakhel

Bakhel 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 Bakhel

Bakhel is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Swarupganj, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pindwara to Bakhel is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Udaipur to Bakhel is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bakhel

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

Health Facilities in Bakhel

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

FAQs about Bakhel