Kakhua

Kakhua is a village located in Midnapore subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Midnapore are the district & sub-district headquarters of Kakhua village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Pathra is the gram panchayat of Kakhua village.

Here you can discover what makes Kakhua unique in its vibrant Midnapore-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Kakhua’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 Kakhua

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kakhua is 339447. The village spans a total geographical area of 129.23 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721102. Midnapore is nearest town to Kakhua village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

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

Google Map of Kakhua

Population of Kakhua

According to the 2011 Census, Kakhua has a total population of about 1,168, with approximately 572 males and 596 females. The sex ratio is around 1041 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 146 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 891 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 4. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.24%, with male literacy at about 73.60% and female literacy near 57.21%. There are around 275 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kakhua's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kakhua

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

Nearby Villages of Kakhua

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kakhua