Lefari - Daura-Kochali, Balrampur-Ramanujganj

Lefari is a village situated in the Daura-Kochali tehsil of Balrampur-Ramanujganj district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 44 km from Balrampur and around 80 km from Ambikapur. Lurgikhurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lefari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lefari is 431974. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.19 hectares and falls under the 497119 pincode. Pratappur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Lefari

According to the 2011 Census, Lefari village had a total population of 318 people, including 168 males and 150 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.89%, with male literacy at 84.14% and female literacy at 60.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 252.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population318168150
Child Population (0–6 yrs)452322
Scheduled Castes (SC)211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)252132120
Literate Population19912277
Illiterate Population1194673

Nearby Villages of Lefari

Lefari 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)
Lurgi KhurdEast1.30 km
RanhatWest1.73 km
FatepurEast2.60 km
PakradiSouth-East2.79 km
KodakiNorth-West2.93 km
SaraswatipurNorth2.94 km
MakroWest3.06 km
Gauripur (charaigonda)West3.74 km
ChitmaEast3.96 km
KhairadihSouth-West4.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lefari

Lefari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 156.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pratappur to Lefari is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Lefari is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lefari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Lefari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Lefari

Where is Lefari located?

Lefari village is located in Daura-Kochali Tehsil, Balrampur-Ramanujganj district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lefari?

The Gram Panchayat of Lefari is Lurgikhurd.

What is the pincode of Lefari?

The pincode of Lefari is 497119.

What is the population of Lefari?

Lefari had a total population of 318, including 168 males and 150 females.

How many households are there in Lefari?

Lefari had 73 households.

What is the literacy rate in Lefari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lefari was 72.89%. Male literacy was 84.14% and female literacy was 60.16%.