Kakun - Charkhari, Mahoba

Kakun is a village situated in the Charkhari tehsil of Mahoba district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charkhari and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Mahoba. Kiratpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kakun village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakun is 154560. The village covers a total geographical area of 476.26 hectares and falls under the 210421 pincode. Charkhari is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kakun

According to the 2011 Census, Kakun village had a total population of 720 people, including 383 males and 337 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.11%, with male literacy at 85.28% and female literacy at 66.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 222.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakun

Kakun 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 Kakun

Kakun is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baripura, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charkhari to Kakun is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahoba to Kakun is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kakun

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

Health Facilities in Kakun

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

FAQs about Kakun