Indian Village Directory

Bakta Village

Bakta is an inhabited village in Galsi - II Block of Barddhaman district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 319975, the Census 2011 record lists 1,482 people in 359 households and the reported area is 132.53 hectares. The local references include Galsi - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Burdwan at about 35 km.

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Quick answer: Bakta is a village in Galsi - II Block, Barddhaman district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 319975 and 1,482 people in 359 households.
Village Code319975
Population1,482
Households359
Area132.53 hectares
Nearest TownBurdwan

Key Village Facts

Village
Bakta
Census Village Code
319975
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Barddhaman
District Census Code
335
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Galsi - II
Sub-district Census Code
02288
CD Block
Galsi - II
Households
359
Population
1,482
Male Population
760
Female Population
722
Sex Ratio
950
Area
132.53 hectares
Area
1.33 sq km
Nearest Town
Burdwan
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
713428
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bakta at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,482 people, 132.53 hectares of reported area and Burdwan as the nearest town reference for Bakta, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictBarddhaman
CD BlockGalsi - II
  • Bakta falls under Galsi - II Block in Barddhaman district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 319975.
  • The record lists 1,482 people living in 359 households.
  • The reported village area is 132.53 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Burdwan.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,118.24 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.13 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share53.71%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.07%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bakta in the official administrative record. Census village code 319975 and Galsi - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
335
Sub-district Census Code
02288
Village Census Code
319975
CD Block Code
0135
CD Block Name
Galsi - II

Location and Distance

Burdwan is the nearest town listed for Bakta, about 35 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Galsi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12.8 km
District Headquarter
Barddhaman
Nearest Statutory Town
Burdwan
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town
Burdwan
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
132.53 hectares
Area
1.33 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,482 people in 359 households, with 760 male residents and 722 female residents. The average household size is 4.13, and SC share is 53.71% and ST share is 0.07% for Bakta. Population density works out to about 1,118.24 people per sq km.

Total Households
359
Total Population
1,482
Male Population
760
Female Population
722
Sex Ratio
950
Average Household Size
4.13
SC Population
796
SC Male Population
398
SC Female Population
398
SC Population Share
53.71
ST Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.07
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bakta list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bakta. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bakta include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bakta include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bakta include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bakta is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 20 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bakta show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Mustered Sheed, net sown area is 130.8 hectares and irrigated land is 130.8 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Rice
Agricultural Commodities Second
Potato
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Atta
Agricultural Commodities Third
Mustered Sheed
Manufacturers Commodities Third
Mustered Oil
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.73
Net Area Sown In Hectares
130.8
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
130.8
Canals Area In Hectares
130.8 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bakta village located?

Bakta is in Galsi - II Block of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Bakta village in?

Bakta village is in Barddhaman district.

Which state is Bakta village in?

Bakta village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Bakta under?

Bakta comes under Galsi - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bakta?

The Census village code of Bakta is 319975.

What is the population of Bakta village?

The village record lists 1,482 people and 359 households for Bakta.

How many households are in Bakta village?

The village record lists 359 households for Bakta.

What is the male and female population of Bakta?

The record lists 760 male residents and 722 female residents for Bakta.

What is the sex ratio of Bakta village?

The sex ratio of Bakta is 950 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bakta village?

The reported geographical area of Bakta is 132.53 hectares.

What is the population density of Bakta village?

The approximate population density of Bakta is 1,118.24 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bakta?

The nearest town listed for Bakta is Burdwan, about 35 km away.

How far is Bakta from the sub-district headquarters?

Bakta is about 12.8 km from Galsi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bakta?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Bakta.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bakta?

For Bakta, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Mustered Sheed, net sown area is 130.8 hectares and irrigated land is 130.8 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Bakta.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Bakta.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Bakta.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.