Kakra

Kakra is a village located in Burwan subdivision of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India. Berhampore and Gram Salkia are the district & sub-district headquarters of Kakra village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Sahora is the gram panchayat of Kakra village.

Here you can discover what makes Kakra unique in its vibrant Burwan-Murshidabad region. You’ll see Kakra’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 Kakra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kakra is 315945. The village spans a total geographical area of 41.89 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 742161. Kandi is nearest town to Kakra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

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

Google Map of Kakra

Population of Kakra

According to the 2011 Census, Kakra has a total population of about 484, with approximately 191 males and 293 females. The sex ratio is around 1534 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 51 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 220 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 40.70%, with male literacy at about 47.64% and female literacy near 36.18%. There are around 98 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kakra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kakra

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

Nearby Villages of Kakra

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kakra