Bakri

Bakri is a village located in Bhangar I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 23.7km away from sub-district headquarter Gobindapur (tehsildar office) and 36.5km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Durgapur is the gram panchayat of Bakri village.

Here you can discover what makes Bakri unique in its vibrant Bhangar I-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Bakri’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 Bakri

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bakri is 333695. The village spans a total geographical area of 151.13 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743502. Calcutta is nearest town to Bakri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

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

Google Map of Bakri

Population of Bakri

According to the 2011 Census, Bakri has a total population of about 2,518, with approximately 1,275 males and 1,243 females. The sex ratio is around 974 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 372 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 176 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 59.57%, with male literacy at about 64.08% and female literacy near 54.95%. There are around 513 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bakri's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bakri

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

Nearby Villages of Bakri

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bakri