Bakalsa

Bakalsa is a village located in Burdwan I subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.8km away from sub-district headquarter Burdwan. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Bakalsa village. As per 2009 stats, Bandul I is the gram panchayat of Bakalsa village.

Bakalsa has its own place in the vibrant Barddhaman region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Bakalsa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bakalsa is 320100. The village spans a total geographical area of 238.77 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713426. Burdwan is nearest town to Bakalsa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 33km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bakalsa 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 Burdwan Uttar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Bakalsa

Below is a concise population overview of Bakalsa as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Bakalsa village:

• The total population of Bakalsa village is around 1,337, including approximately 679 males and 658 females, with a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 153 children aged 0–6 years in Bakalsa village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Bakalsa village has 817 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Bakalsa village is about 55.65%, with male literacy at 61.56% and female literacy at 49.54%.
• There are around 325 households in Bakalsa village.

Connectivity of Bakalsa

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

Nearby Villages of Bakalsa

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

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