Labji - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Labji is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Labji village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Labji is 433063. The village covers a total geographical area of 1236.47 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Labji

As per Census 2011, Labji village has a total population of 711 people, consisting of 357 males and 354 females. The village has 153 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 144 literate and 567 illiterate residents. Additionally, 632 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population711357354
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1316368
Scheduled Tribes (ST)632316316
Literate Population1448757
Illiterate Population567270297

Nearby Villages of Labji

Labji 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JamaSouth3.12 km
KotbarraNorth3.55 km
SakariaWest3.77 km
SelraNorth3.82 km
TirkelaSouth-West4.21 km
ParpatiyaEast6.03 km
TurgaNorth-West6.23 km
ArgotiSouth-West6.41 km
KunniWest6.42 km
RamhalaNorth6.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Labji

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Labji. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Labji is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Labji is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Labji

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Labji

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

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

FAQs about Labji

Where is Labji located?

Labji village is located in Lakhanpur Tehsil, Surguja district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Labji?

Labji is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Labji?

The pincode of Labji is 497116.

What is the population of Labji?

Labji has a total population of 711, including 357 males and 354 females.

How many households are there in Labji?

There are 153 households in Labji.

What is the literacy rate in Labji?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Labji is 20.25%. Male literacy is 24.37% and female literacy is 16.10%.