Lachhmipur - Dighalbank, Kishanganj

Lachhmipur is a village situated in the Dighalbank subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dighalbank and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Laxmipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lachhmipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lachhmipur is 222329. The village covers a total geographical area of 1004 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Lachhmipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bahadurganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kishanganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lachhmipur

According to the 2011 Census, Lachhmipur village had a total population of 11,416 people, including 5,762 males and 5,654 females, living in 2,160 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.60%, with male literacy at 53.09% and female literacy at 39.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 359, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 412.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Lachhmipur

Lachhmipur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Lachhmipur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Lachhmipur. The nearest railway station is Thakurganj, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Lachhmipur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Lachhmipur is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lachhmipur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lachhmipur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Lachhmipur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lachhmipur village are given below:

FAQs about Lachhmipur