Bakta Village Overview
Bakta is a village in Galsi Ii tehsil of Barddhaman district, West Bengal. It lies about 12.8 km from Galsi tehsil headquarters. Barddhaman is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Gohogram is the Gram Panchayat for Bakta village.
The sections below provide essential information about Bakta village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakta is 319975. The village covers a geographical area of 132.53 hectares and has a pincode of 713428. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.
Bakta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Khandaghosh Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Bakta
Population & Demographics of Bakta
This section provides population and demographic details of Bakta village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,482 | 760 | 722 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 146 | 83 | 63 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 796 | 398 | 398 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Literate Population | 836 | 452 | 384 |
| Illiterate Population | 646 | 308 | 338 |
Key population details of Bakta village are given below:
- Bakta village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,482, including approximately 760 males and 722 females, with a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 796 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bakta village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 56.41%.
- There are around 359 households in Bakta village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bakta
Transport facilities help residents of Bakta village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bakta
The following villages are located close to Bakta and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bakta
- Where is Bakta located?
- Bakta village is located in Galsi Ii Subdivision, Barddhaman district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bakta?
- The Gram Panchayat of Bakta is Gohogram (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Bakta?
- The pincode of Bakta is 713428.
- What is the population of Bakta?
- Bakta has a total population of 1,482, including 760 males and 722 females.
- How many households are there in Bakta?
- There are 359 households in Bakta.
- What is the literacy rate in Bakta?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bakta is 56.41%. Male literacy is 59.47% and female literacy is 53.19%.