Bakwa - Sandila, Hardoi

Bakwa is a village situated in the Sandila tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sandila and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Bakwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakwa is 141163. The village covers a total geographical area of 211.85 hectares and falls under the 241202 pincode. Sandila is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bakwa

As per Census 2011, Bakwa village has a total population of 1,798 people, consisting of 921 males and 877 females. The village has 319 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 291 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 746 literate and 1,052 illiterate residents. Additionally, 830 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,798921877
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291145146
Scheduled Castes (SC)830422408
Literate Population746468278
Illiterate Population1,052453599

Nearby Villages of Bakwa

Bakwa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Atwa PurwaNorth1.11 km
RampurSouth-West1.34 km
Sanda DakhlolEast1.95 km
Atwa Urf Madho NagarWest2.18 km
NewadavijayNorth-West2.21 km
KoyalyNorth-West2.30 km
Mawai KhurdSouth2.50 km
UsrahaEast2.53 km
RudaulyNorth-West2.75 km
Basant PurSouth-East2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bakwa

Bakwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ataria, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sandila to Bakwa is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hardoi to Bakwa is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bakwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Bakwa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bakwa

Where is Bakwa located?

Bakwa village is located in Sandila Tehsil, Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bakwa?

Bakwa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bakwa?

The pincode of Bakwa is 241202.

What is the population of Bakwa?

Bakwa has a total population of 1,798, including 921 males and 877 females.

How many households are there in Bakwa?

There are 319 households in Bakwa.

What is the literacy rate in Bakwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bakwa is 41.49%. Male literacy is 50.81% and female literacy is 31.70%.