Kaktia

Kaktia is a village located in Patrasayer subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.2km away from sub-district headquarter Patrasayer. Bankura is the district headquarter of Kaktia village. As per 2009 stats, Birsingha is the gram panchayat of Kaktia village.

Here you can discover what makes Kaktia unique in its vibrant Patrasayer-Bankura region. You’ll see Kaktia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kaktia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kaktia is 327650. The village spans a total geographical area of 501.68 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722206. Patrasayer is nearest town to Kaktia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kaktia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sonamukhi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kaktia

Population of Kaktia

According to the 2011 Census, Kaktia has a total population of about 2,126, with approximately 1,092 males and 1,034 females. The sex ratio is around 946 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 251 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,428 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 108. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.03%, with male literacy at about 63.28% and female literacy near 46.32%. There are around 494 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kaktia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kaktia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kaktia. As per the 2011 stats, Kaktia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kaktia

Knowing the nearby villages of Kaktia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kaktia.

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