Larkeni - Marwahi, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Larkeni is a village situated in the Marwahi tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Marwahi and around 147 km from Bilaspur. Larkeni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Larkeni is 437571. The village covers a total geographical area of 661.89 hectares and falls under the 495119 pincode. Pendra is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Larkeni

According to the 2011 Census, Larkeni village had a total population of 1,380 people, including 684 males and 696 females, living in 403 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.97%, with male literacy at 82.39% and female literacy at 55.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,054.

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

Nearby Villages of Larkeni

Larkeni 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 Larkeni

Larkeni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Venkatnagra, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pendra to Larkeni is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Larkeni is about 147 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Larkeni

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

Health Facilities in Larkeni

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

FAQs about Larkeni