Lakhna - Kasba, Purnia

Lakhna is a village situated in the Kasba subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kasba and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Lakhana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakhna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhna is 223598. The village covers a total geographical area of 625 hectares and falls under the 854330 pincode. Kasba is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Lakhna

According to the 2011 Census, Lakhna village had a total population of 9,103 people, including 4,695 males and 4,408 females, living in 1,712 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.85%, with male literacy at 57.60% and female literacy at 41.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 399, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakhna

Lakhna 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 Lakhna

Lakhna is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Garh Banaili, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasba to Lakhna is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Lakhna is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakhna

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

Health Facilities in Lakhna

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

FAQs about Lakhna