Lakhram - Beltara, Bilaspur

Lakhram is a village situated in the Beltara tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 26 km from Bilaspur and around 26 km from Bilaspur. Lakhram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhram is 438712. The village covers a total geographical area of 733.68 hectares and falls under the 495442 pincode. Ratanpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Lakhram

According to the 2011 Census, Lakhram village had a total population of 4,266 people, including 2,154 males and 2,112 females, living in 885 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.96%, with male literacy at 84.58% and female literacy at 63.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 744, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakhram

Lakhram 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 Lakhram

Lakhram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghutku, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratanpur to Lakhram is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Lakhram is about 26 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 Lakhram

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

Health Facilities in Lakhram

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

FAQs about Lakhram