Lachkera - Fingeshwar, Gariyaband

Lachkera is a village situated in the Fingeshwar tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 31 km from Rajim and around 81 km from Raipur. Lachkera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lachkera is 444791. The village covers a total geographical area of 769.12 hectares and falls under the 493992 pincode. Rajim is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Lachkera

According to the 2011 Census, Lachkera village had a total population of 2,839 people, including 1,407 males and 1,432 females, living in 655 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.00%, with male literacy at 80.47% and female literacy at 57.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 498, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 303.

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

Nearby Villages of Lachkera

Lachkera 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 Lachkera

Lachkera 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 Mahasamund, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajim to Lachkera is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Lachkera is about 81 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 Lachkera

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

Health Facilities in Lachkera

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

FAQs about Lachkera