Lakhanwahi - Pendra Road, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Lakhanwahi is a village situated in the Pendra Road tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Gaurella and around 110 km from Bilaspur. Kotkharra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakhanwahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhanwahi is 437432. The village covers a total geographical area of 305.04 hectares and falls under the 495117 pincode. Gaurella is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Lakhanwahi 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 Lakhanwahi

As per Census 2011, Lakhanwahi village has a total population of 471 people, consisting of 225 males and 246 females. The village has 144 households and a sex ratio of 1,093 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 287 literate and 184 illiterate residents. Additionally, 138 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakhanwahi

Lakhanwahi 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 Lakhanwahi

Lakhanwahi 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 Harri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gaurella to Lakhanwahi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Lakhanwahi is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakhanwahi

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

Health Facilities in Lakhanwahi

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

FAQs about Lakhanwahi