Lalpur - Salhewara, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Lalpur is a village situated in the Salhewara tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 62 km from Chhuikhadan and around 114 km from Rajnandgaon. Sarai Patera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lalpur is 440042. The village covers a total geographical area of 313.7 hectares and falls under the 491888 pincode. Gandai is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

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

Population of Lalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Lalpur village had a total population of 504 people, including 253 males and 251 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.32%, with male literacy at 61.06% and female literacy at 41.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 395.

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

Nearby Villages of Lalpur

Lalpur 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 Lalpur

Lalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gandai to Lalpur is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Lalpur is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lalpur

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

Health Facilities in Lalpur

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

FAQs about Lalpur