Lachhmipur - Chhatapur, Supaul

Lachhmipur is a village situated in the Chhatapur subdivision of Supaul district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhatapur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Supaul. Laxamipur Khuti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lachhmipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lachhmipur is 221074. The village covers a total geographical area of 376 hectares and falls under the 852137 pincode. Forbesganj is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Lachhmipur

As per Census 2011, Lachhmipur village has a total population of 2,499 people, consisting of 1,285 males and 1,214 females. The village has 477 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 545 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,380 literate and 1,119 illiterate residents. Additionally, 419 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4991,2851,214
Child Population (0–6 yrs)545279266
Scheduled Castes (SC)419213206
Literate Population1,380812568
Illiterate Population1,119473646

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhutiSouth1.41 km
NarahiaNorth1.79 km
HariharpattiNorth-West2.37 km
DarhariaSouth3.26 km
BhagwanpurNorth-West3.53 km
KaranpattiSouth-West3.64 km
ParsabirbalNorth4.21 km
PansahiWest4.40 km
Ganjhar MalNorth-West4.52 km
BelapattiSouth-West4.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lachhmipur

Lachhmipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lalitgram, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Forbesganj to Lachhmipur is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Supaul to Lachhmipur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Lachhmipur

Where is Lachhmipur located?

Lachhmipur village is located in Chhatapur Subdivision, Supaul district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lachhmipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Lachhmipur is Laxamipur Khuti.

What is the pincode of Lachhmipur?

The pincode of Lachhmipur is 852137.

What is the population of Lachhmipur?

Lachhmipur has a total population of 2,499, including 1,285 males and 1,214 females.

How many households are there in Lachhmipur?

There are 477 households in Lachhmipur.

What is the literacy rate in Lachhmipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lachhmipur is 55.22%. Male literacy is 63.19% and female literacy is 46.79%.