Kakrala - Dhampur, Bijnor

Kakrala is a village situated in the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhampur and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Kakrala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakrala is 113283. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.07 hectares and falls under the 246733 pincode. Nahraur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kakrala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nehtaur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagina Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kakrala

According to the 2011 Census, Kakrala village had a total population of 1,223 people, including 639 males and 584 females, living in 229 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.94%, with male literacy at 84.38% and female literacy at 58.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 481.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakrala

Kakrala 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 Kakrala

Kakrala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nagina, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nahraur to Kakrala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Kakrala is about 23 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 Kakrala

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

Health Facilities in Kakrala

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

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