Lakhanpur - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Lakhanpur is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Belwa Lakhanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakhanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhanpur is 216792. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Lakhanpur

As per Census 2011, Lakhanpur village has a total population of 1,608 people, consisting of 830 males and 778 females. The village has 309 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 263 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 937 literate and 671 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lakhanpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,608830778
Child Population (0–6 yrs)263136127
Literate Population937564373
Illiterate Population671266405

Nearby Villages of Lakhanpur

Lakhanpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DubauliaNorth-West0.65 km
GokhulaSouth-East1.07 km
JiriaWest1.36 km
JawahirpurSouth-East1.64 km
Rampur SaunaEast2.36 km
SuarchhapNorth-East2.36 km
ThakurtolaWest2.59 km
MaulanagarEast2.67 km
BankatwaSouth-West2.73 km
LauriaWest2.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lakhanpur

Public transport in the Lakhanpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sathi, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Lakhanpur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Lakhanpur is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakhanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Lakhanpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Lakhanpur

Where is Lakhanpur located?

Lakhanpur village is located in Lauriya Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lakhanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Lakhanpur is Belwa Lakhanpur.

What is the pincode of Lakhanpur?

The pincode of Lakhanpur is 845453.

What is the population of Lakhanpur?

Lakhanpur has a total population of 1,608, including 830 males and 778 females.

How many households are there in Lakhanpur?

There are 309 households in Lakhanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Lakhanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lakhanpur is 58.27%. Male literacy is 67.95% and female literacy is 47.94%.