Bakesh - Lalganj, Azamgarh

Bakesh is a village situated in the Lalganj tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Bakesh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakesh is 195300. The village covers a total geographical area of 385.2 hectares and falls under the 276202 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Bakesh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lalganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bakesh

As per Census 2011, Bakesh village has a total population of 3,053 people, consisting of 1,443 males and 1,610 females. The village has 484 households and a sex ratio of 1,115 females per 1,000 males. There are 438 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,639 literate and 1,414 illiterate residents. Additionally, 467 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakesh

Bakesh 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 Bakesh

Bakesh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Muftiganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Bakesh is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Bakesh is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bakesh

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

Health Facilities in Bakesh

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

FAQs about Bakesh