Kakra - Budhana, Muzaffarnagar

Kakra is a village situated in the Budhana tehsil of Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Budhana and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffar Nagarmuzaffar Nagar. Kakra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakra is 111133. The village covers a total geographical area of 572 hectares and falls under the 251318 pincode. Shahpur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Kakra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kakra

According to the 2011 Census, Kakra village had a total population of 8,180 people, including 4,386 males and 3,794 females, living in 1,385 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.49%, with male literacy at 85.55% and female literacy at 64.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 572.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Jarauda Nara, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpur to Kakra is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Muzaffar Nagarmuzaffar Nagar to Kakra is about 17 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