Indian Village Directory

Bakra Village

Bakra is an inhabited village in Sankrail Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 341275, the Census 2011 record lists 1,040 people in 253 households and the reported area is 411.55 hectares. The local references include Sankrail CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhargram at about 10 km.

In short:

Bakra is a village in Sankrail Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 341275 and 1,040 people in 253 households.

Village Code341275
Population1,040
Households253
Area411.55 hectares
Nearest TownJhargram

Detailed village profile

Bakra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,040 people, 411.55 hectares of reported area and Jhargram as the nearest town reference for Bakra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
Block Sankrail
CD Block Sankrail
  • Bakra falls under Sankrail Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 341275.
  • The record lists 1,040 people living in 253 households.
  • The reported village area is 411.55 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jhargram.
  • 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

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Bakra
Census Village Code
341275
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sankrail
Sub-district Census Code
02459
CD Block
Sankrail
Households
253
Population
1,040
Male Population
518
Female Population
522
Sex Ratio
1,007.72
Area
411.55 hectares
Area
4.12 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721135
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 252.7 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.11 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 1.35% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 16.54% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 68.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bakra in the official administrative record. Census village code 341275 and Sankrail CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02459
Village Census Code
341275
CD Block Code
0306
CD Block Name
Sankrail

Location and Distance

Jhargram is the nearest town listed for Bakra, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sankrail
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
411.55 hectares
Area
4.12 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,040 people in 253 households, with 518 male residents and 522 female residents. The average household size is 4.11, and SC share is 1.35% and ST share is 16.54% for Bakra. Population density works out to about 252.7 people per sq km.

Total Households
253
Total Population
1,040
Male Population
518
Female Population
522
Sex Ratio
1,007.72
Average Household Size
4.11
SC Population
14
SC Male Population
7
SC Female Population
7
SC Population Share
1.35
ST Population
172
ST Male Population
89
ST Female Population
83
ST Population Share
16.54
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bakra list 1 government primary school 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bakra 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.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.06 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
55 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bakra include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Commercial Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bakra is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 18 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bakra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 314.23 hectares and irrigated land is 215.72 hectares (68.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
27.69 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
65.57
Net Area Sown In Hectares
314.23
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
98.51 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
215.72
Canals Area In Hectares
40.36 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
120.36 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bakra

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 721135 Jhargram Sankrail Kultikri Kultikri Kultikri, Jhargram, West Bengal, 721135

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bakra village located?

Bakra is in Sankrail Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Bakra village in?

Bakra village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Bakra village in?

Bakra village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Bakra under?

Bakra comes under Sankrail Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bakra?

The Census village code of Bakra is 341275.

What is the population of Bakra village?

The village record lists 1,040 people and 253 households for Bakra.

How many households are in Bakra village?

The village record lists 253 households for Bakra.

What is the male and female population of Bakra?

The record lists 518 male residents and 522 female residents for Bakra.

What is the sex ratio of Bakra village?

The sex ratio of Bakra is 1,007.72 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bakra village?

The reported geographical area of Bakra is 411.55 hectares.

What is the population density of Bakra village?

The approximate population density of Bakra is 252.7 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bakra?

The nearest town listed for Bakra is Jhargram, about 10 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Bakra?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Bakra.

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

For Bakra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 314.23 hectares and irrigated land is 215.72 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bakra?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bakra. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

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.