Village code 315945

Kakra Village, Burwan Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Kakra is a village in Burwan Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Murshidabad 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 Burwan Block, West Bengal.

Village Overview

Kakra is a village in Burwan Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Murshidabad district, West Bengal. For Kakra, the population is 484, PIN code is 742161 and Census village code is 315945. 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

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Kakra village
Village code315945
PIN code742161
Population484
Households98
Area41.89 ha / 0.42 sq. km / 104 acres
Population density1,155 people per sq. km
Sex ratio1534 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townKandi (3 km)
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtMurshidabad
Census 2011 districtMurshidabad

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 742161. 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 code742161
Post offices linked with this PINPanchthupi SO, Chaitpur BO, Godapara BO, Godda Sighari BO, Harishchandrapur BO, and Hastinapur BO
Best matching post officePanchthupi SO (Post office)
Delivery office records12
Postal districtMurshidabad
Postal stateWest Bengal
Postal divisionMurshidabad Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Kakra comes under Kakra gram panchayat and Burwan C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Burwan Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Gram Salkia at Not reported. The Census district headquarters, Berhampore, is Not reported away.

Administrative details for Kakra
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtMurshidabad
Census 2011 districtMurshidabad
State code19
District code333
Block / Census sub-district code2248
C.D. Block code95
Block panchayat code95

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

484 residents in 98 households

Male population

191

Female population

293

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 220; 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: 1

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 1

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Not available in village

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

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
ASHA workerAvailable

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 roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopNot available in village
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationNot available in village
Birth and death registration officeNot available in village
Daily newspaper supplyNot available in village
Sports fieldNot available in village
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 pumpNot available in village
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 power16 hours per day
Winter domestic power20 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 sown32.53 hectares
Irrigated area12.45 hectares
Unirrigated area20.08 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area12.45 hectares
Non-agricultural area3.20 hectares
Main cropPaddy
Second cropPotato

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
Middle schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Petari, within 5 km.
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Petari, within 5 km.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Sahora, within 5 km.
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.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.

How to Reach Kakra

Kandi (3 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Gram Salkia 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 townKandi (3 km)
Block headquartersGram Salkia
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

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; 1
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Tube Wells/BoreholeAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole 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
Rural Production Centres or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near the VillageAvailable
Rural Production Mart or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near the VillageAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
VansAvailable
TractorsAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine DrivenAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Power Supply for Domestic UseAvailable
Power Supply for Agriculture UseAvailable
Power Supply for Commercial UseAvailable
Power Supply for All UsersAvailable

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 Burwan Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Murshidabad.

Which Block is Kakra in?

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

Which district is Kakra in?

District: Murshidabad.

What is the village code of Kakra?

The Census village code of Kakra is 315945.

What is the PIN code of Kakra?

The PIN code reported for Kakra is 742161.

What is the population of Kakra?

Kakra has 484 residents in 98 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Kakra?

The nearest statutory town to Kakra is Kandi (3 km).

Which crops are grown in Kakra?

The main crops reported for Kakra are Paddy and Potato.

What land-use details are available for Kakra?

Land-use details for Kakra include net area sown: 32.53 hectares, irrigated area: 12.45 hectares, and unirrigated area: 20.08 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 available in the village.

What is the total area of Kakra?

The total geographical area of Kakra is 41.89 hectares.

How many households are in Kakra?

Kakra has 98 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Kakra?

Treated tap water is not available in village.

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