Bakra Village
Bakra is a revenue village in Sankrail block, Jhargram district, West Bengal. It had a population of 1,040 in 253 households (Census 2011).
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1,040 souls. 253 homes.
Sankrail block, Jhargram district, West Bengal.
Bakra today
- Brinjal₹4,000Jhargram APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Carrot₹4,400Jhargram APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Cucumbar(Kheera)₹4,200Jhargram APMC · 13 Nov 2026
Bakra at a glance
Bakra is one of the larger villages of Sankrail block — 14th of 247 by population, with 1,040 people in 253 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 72.9%, above Jhargram district's 69.8% (Sankrail block: 73.3%), while the sex ratio was 1,008 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 976. It falls under Pathra gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 721516. The village covers 412 hectares — about 4.1 km², or roughly 253 people per km² (Census 2011).
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Quick panchayat-at-a-glance
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Sankrail Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 2 self-help groups with 13 members (2022-23) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
- Encyclopaedia
- Wikidata Q60760564 Matched on the LGD village code; retrieved 2026-10-29.
Gram panchayat
Bakra is in the Pathra gram panchayat.
Other villages in Pathra
- Nischinta
- Katnimaro
- Patharkati
- Chunpara
- Manikjhatia
- Naikansol
- Pathra
- Tungadhua
- Pratappur
- Angarnali
- Jhilidam
- Bara Kanya Diha
- Belyabera
- Bhurkundi
- Parasuli
- Tiyakati
- Chhota Kanyadiha
- Jugisol
- Kalikanala
- Talai
- Itamaro
- Shuknakhali
- Mangalmari
- Darkhuli
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Bakra compares
By population, Bakra ranks #14 of 247 inhabited villages in Sankrail block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Bakra ranks
| Ranked by | Bakra | In Jhargram district | In West Bengal | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 1,040 | 163 of 2,513 (tied) | 17,836 of 37,457 (tied)above 52% | 308 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 253 | 139 of 2,513 (tied) | 16,553 of 37,457 (tied)above 56% | 68 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 72.9% | 995 of 2,513 (tied) | 18,723 of 37,457 (tied)above 50% | 69.4% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 1,008 per 1,000 males | 930 of 2,513 (tied) | 6,779 of 37,434 (tied)above 82% | 980 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.11 per household | 1,989 of 2,513 (tied) | 30,886 of 37,457 (tied)above 17% | 4.47 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 252.7 per km² | 1,734 of 2,513 | 33,240 of 37,449 (tied)above 11% | 394.6 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 41.7% | 1,596 of 2,513 (tied) | 14,820 of 37,457 (tied)above 60% | 48.0% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Bakra
In Jhargram district
- HardaBinpur - I, Jhargram1,090 people · 74.1% literate · 1,000 per 1,000 · 4.22 per householdCompare →
- SarisabasaBinpur - II, Jhargram885 people · 72.7% literate · 1,011 per 1,000 · 4.23 per householdCompare →
- RajparaBinpur - II, Jhargram996 people · 72.1% literate · 1,004 per 1,000 · 4.33 per householdCompare →
- Khamar ParaJamboni, Jhargram1,253 people · 75.1% literate · 998 per 1,000 · 4.11 per householdCompare →
- ShirshiBinpur - I, Jhargram1,032 people · 68.6% literate · 1,008 per 1,000 · 4.21 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in West Bengal
- KrishnachandrapurJamalpur, Purba Bardhaman985 people · 73.8% literate · 1,010 per 1,000 · 4.12 per householdCompare →
- BakkeshwarPolba - Dadpur, Hooghly1,083 people · 73.5% literate · 1,009 per 1,000 · 4.04 per householdCompare →
- RamnagarIllambazar, Birbhum1,023 people · 74.8% literate · 1,006 per 1,000 · 4.13 per householdCompare →
- AmgachhiHaripal, Hooghly1,039 people · 72.8% literate · 994 per 1,000 · 4.04 per householdCompare →
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What Bakra had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Available
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 721516
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × West Bengal's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+10.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 1,040Census 2011
- Male / female
- 518 / 522
- Households
- 253
- People per home
- 4.1
- Literacy rate
- 72.9%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 434
- Work participation
- 41.7%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Bakra on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Bakra. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Bakra · 22.5710° N, 87.0448° E
Electoral profile
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Bakra
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Land records · official portal for West Bengal
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Essential services & places near Bakra
Bakra isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Sankrail block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices249 in Jhargram district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics32 in Jhargram district
Schools & anganwadis1 in Jhargram district
Colleges & universities1 in Jhargram district
Temples1 in Jhargram district
Churches2 in Jhargram district
Other places of worship2 in Jhargram district
Transport7 in Jhargram district
Agriculture services1 in Jhargram district
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People often ask about Bakra
Where is Bakra located?
Bakra is a village in Sankrail block of Jhargram district, West Bengal, India.
Which district is Bakra in?
Bakra is in Jhargram district of West Bengal.
Which gram panchayat does Bakra belong to?
Bakra comes under the Pathra gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Bakra?
The pincode of Bakra, Sankrail, Jhargram is 721516.
What is the population of Bakra?
As per the 2011 Census, Bakra had a population of 1,040 (518 males and 522 females).
How many households are there in Bakra?
Bakra had 253 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Bakra?
Bakra covers about 412 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Bakra?
The literacy rate of Bakra was 72.9% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Bakra?
Bakra had 1,008 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which development block is Bakra in?
Bakra is in the Sankrail development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Bakra?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bakra is 341275 and its Census 2011 village code is 341275.
Which villages are near Bakra?
Villages near Bakra include Binpur (about 14 km), Jhargram (about 14 km), Goaltore (about 20 km), Parihati (about 21 km), Gidhni (about 22 km).
What is the population of Bakra in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Bakra's Census 2011 population of 1,040 by West Bengal's official RGI projection (+10.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 1,150 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Bakra?
The sarpanch of Bakra has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Jhargram district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinjal | Jhargram APMC | 3,700 | 4,300 | 4,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Carrot | Jhargram APMC | 4,200 | 4,600 | 4,400 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) | Jhargram APMC | 4,000 | 4,400 | 4,200 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli | Jhargram APMC | 7,000 | 8,000 | 7,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Ladies Finger | Jhargram APMC | 4,600 | 5,000 | 4,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Little gourd(Kundru) · Little gourd (Kundru) | Jhargram APMC | 2,100 | 2,500 | 2,300 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) | Jhargram APMC | 2,800 | 3,200 | 3,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Jyoti | Jhargram APMC | 700 | 730 | 710 | 13 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Bakra's shops. Best mandi price near Bakra →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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