Lakhagarh - Pithora, Mahasamund

Lakhagarh is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Lakhagarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhagarh is 446312. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.17 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Lakhagarh

According to the 2011 Census, Lakhagarh village had a total population of 2,842 people, including 1,347 males and 1,495 females, living in 670 households. The sex ratio was 1,110 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.79%, with male literacy at 86.45% and female literacy at 71.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 760, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakhagarh

Lakhagarh 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 Lakhagarh

Lakhagarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Lakhagarh is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Lakhagarh is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakhagarh

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

Health Facilities in Lakhagarh

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

FAQs about Lakhagarh