Lakhanpur - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Lakhanpur village had a total population of 2,409 people, including 1,222 males and 1,187 females, living in 568 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.76%, with male literacy at 85.23% and female literacy at 61.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,175.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Lakhanpur