Bakna - Habibpur, Malda

Bakna is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.9 km from Habibpur and around 26.8 km from English Bazar. Dhumpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakna is 313163. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.5 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Bakna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Habibpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bakna

According to the 2011 Census, Bakna village had a total population of 211 people, including 106 males and 105 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 21.62%, with male literacy at 27.66% and female literacy at 15.38%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 211.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bakna

Bakna 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 Bakna

Public transport in the Bakna is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malda Town, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Bakna is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Bakna is about 26.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bakna

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bakna village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Bakna

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bakna village are given below:

FAQs about Bakna