Kakra - Modinagar, Ghaziabad

Kakra is a village situated in the Modinagar tehsil of Ghaziabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Modinagar and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Ghaziabad. Kakra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakra is 119581. The village covers a total geographical area of 466.37 hectares and falls under the 201206 pincode.

Kakra 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 Muradnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghaziabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kakra

According to the 2011 Census, Kakra village had a total population of 2,138 people, including 1,137 males and 1,001 females, living in 362 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.11%, with male literacy at 93.05% and female literacy at 74.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 517.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakra

Kakra 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 Kakra

Kakra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muradnagar, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ghaziabad to Kakra is about 21 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 Kakra

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

Health Facilities in Kakra

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

FAQs about Kakra