Village code 345466

Kakra Village, Bhagawanpur - I Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Kakra is a village in Bhagawanpur - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Kakra village map in West Bengal
Kakra village map image for Bhagawanpur - I Block, West Bengal.

Village Overview

Kakra is a village in Bhagawanpur - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. For Kakra, the population is 4,887, PIN code is 721659 and Census village code is 345466. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

Map and data are for general information. Verify legal and land records from official sources.

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Kakra village
Village code345466
PIN code721659
Population4,887
Households1,179
Area438.17 ha / 4.38 sq. km / 1,083 acres
Population density1,115 people per sq. km
Sex ratio920 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townContai (45 km)
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtPurba Medinipur
Census 2011 districtPurba Medinipur

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 721659. This helps users verify the postal area for Kakra, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Kakra village
PIN code721659
Post offices linked with this PINKakra BO, Mathchandipur SO, Ashutiabarh BO, Barsimulbari BO, Brajalalchak BO, and Iswarpur BO
Best matching post officeKakra BO (Branch office)
Delivery office records10
Postal districtMedinipur East and NA
Postal stateNA and West Bengal
Postal divisionTamluk Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Kakra comes under Kakra gram panchayat and Bhagawanpur - I C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Bhagawanpur - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Kajlagarh at Not reported. The Census district headquarters, Tamluk, is Not reported away.

Administrative details for Kakra
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtPurba Medinipur
Census 2011 districtPurba Medinipur
State code19
District code345
Block / Census sub-district code2480
C.D. Block code327
Block panchayat code327

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Kakra village and its household count.

Total population

4,887 residents in 1,179 households

Male population

2,545

Female population

2,342

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 150; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Available; count: 5

Private pre-primary school

Available; count: 1

Government primary school

Available; count: 5

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Available; government count: 2

Secondary school

Available; government count: 1

Senior secondary school

Available; government count: 1

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Kakra
Primary health sub-centre1
ASHA workerAvailable
Medicine shop5

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Kakra
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Private bus serviceNot available in village
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadNot available in village
Black topped roadNot available in village
All-weather roadNot available in village
Post officeAvailable
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageNot available in village
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyAvailable
PDS shopAvailable
Mandi / regular marketAvailable
Weekly haatAvailable
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldAvailable
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Kakra
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageNot available in village
Total sanitation campaign coverageAvailable
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyAvailable
Commercial power supplyAvailable
Summer domestic power8 hours per day
Winter domestic power18 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Kakra
Net area sown338.88 hectares
Irrigated area157.90 hectares
Unirrigated area180.98 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area157.90 hectares
Non-agricultural area99.29 hectares
Main cropPaddy

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Kakra
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.

How to Reach Kakra

Contai (45 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Kajlagarh is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Kakra
Nearest major townContai (45 km)
Block headquartersKajlagarh
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadNot available in village

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Block, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Kakra. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Kakra
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 5
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 1
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 5
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 2
Govt Secondary SchoolAvailable; 1
Govt Senior Secondary SchoolAvailable; 1
Primary Health Sub Centre1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner and Faith Healer2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop5
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tube Wells/BoreholeAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
River CanalAvailable
River Canal Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
River Canal Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Is the Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign TSCAvailable
Community Toilet Complex Including Bath for General PublicAvailable
Post OfficeAvailable
TractorsAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine DrivenAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Agricultural Credit SocietiesAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Public Distribution System PDS ShopAvailable
Mandis Regular MarketAvailable
Weekly HaatAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable
ASHAAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, block, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kakra village located?

Kakra is located in Bhagawanpur - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Purba Medinipur.

Which Block is Kakra in?

Kakra is in Bhagawanpur - I Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Kakra in?

District: Purba Medinipur.

What is the village code of Kakra?

The Census village code of Kakra is 345466.

What is the PIN code of Kakra?

The PIN code reported for Kakra is 721659.

What is the population of Kakra?

Kakra has 4,887 residents in 1,179 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Kakra?

The nearest statutory town to Kakra is Contai (45 km).

Which crops are grown in Kakra?

The main crops reported for Kakra are Paddy.

What land-use details are available for Kakra?

Land-use details for Kakra include net area sown: 338.88 hectares, irrigated area: 157.90 hectares, and unirrigated area: 180.98 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Kakra?

Government primary school status for Kakra is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Kakra?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Kakra?

Mobile phone coverage is not available in village.

What is the total area of Kakra?

The total geographical area of Kakra is 438.17 hectares.

How many households are in Kakra?

Kakra has 1,179 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Kakra?

Treated tap water is not available in village.

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