Lakhankhor - Ramnagar, Pashchim Champaran

Lakhankhor is a village situated in the Ramnagar subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 47 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Sohsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakhankhor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhankhor is 216293. The village covers a total geographical area of 251 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Lakhankhor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Lakhankhor

According to the 2011 Census, Lakhankhor village had a total population of 1,200 people, including 620 males and 580 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.10%, with male literacy at 54.97% and female literacy at 27.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 592, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakhankhor

Lakhankhor 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 Lakhankhor

Lakhankhor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chamua, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Lakhankhor is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Lakhankhor is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakhankhor

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

Health Facilities in Lakhankhor

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

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