Lakhanpur Village - Poundi-Uproda, Korba

Lakhanpur is a village situated in the Poundi-Uproda tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Poundi-uproda and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Lakhanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhanpur is 436122. The village covers a total geographical area of 701.3 hectares and falls under the 495445 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Lakhanpur

As per Census 2011, Lakhanpur village has a total population of 2,409 people, consisting of 1,222 males and 1,187 females. The village has 568 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 324 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,538 literate and 871 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,175 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 2,409 1,222 1,187
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 324 159 165
Scheduled Castes (SC) 35 15 20
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,175 588 587
Literate Population 1,538 906 632
Illiterate Population 871 316 555

Nearby Villages of Lakhanpur

Lakhanpur 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
VijaypurSouth2.33 km
AbhaypurSouth-East2.57 km
DhawaipurEast2.60 km
DudgaNorth-East2.60 km
DhelwadihEast2.82 km
DokarikharSouth-West3.49 km
KapubahraNorth3.66 km
MohanpurWest3.92 km
SinghaliSouth-East4.25 km
RalSouth-West4.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lakhanpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Lakhanpur. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within NA
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Lakhanpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Lakhanpur is about 35 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 Lakhanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Lakhanpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Lakhanpur

Where is Lakhanpur located?

Lakhanpur village is located in Poundi-Uproda Tehsil, Korba district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lakhanpur?

Lakhanpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lakhanpur?

The pincode of Lakhanpur is 495445.

What is the population of Lakhanpur?

Lakhanpur has a total population of 2,409, including 1,222 males and 1,187 females.

How many households are there in Lakhanpur?

There are 568 households in Lakhanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Lakhanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lakhanpur is 63.84%. Male literacy is 74.14% and female literacy is 53.24%.