Kakna

Kakna is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.9km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Kakna village. As per 2009 stats, Autina is the gram panchayat of Kakna village.

Here you can discover what makes Kakna unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Kakna’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 Kakna

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kakna is 311591. The village spans a total geographical area of 311.77 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Balurghat is nearest town to Kakna village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kakna 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 Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kakna

Population of Kakna

According to the 2011 Census, Kakna has a total population of about 1,089, with approximately 566 males and 523 females. The sex ratio is around 924 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 134 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 364 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 382. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.34%, with male literacy at about 58.13% and female literacy near 46.08%. There are around 268 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kakna's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kakna

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

Nearby Villages of Kakna

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

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