Lahpatra - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Lahpatra is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Lahpatra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lahpatra is 433121. The village covers a total geographical area of 436.11 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Lahpatra

As per Census 2011, Lahpatra village has a total population of 1,882 people, consisting of 919 males and 963 females. The village has 428 households and a sex ratio of 1,047 females per 1,000 males. There are 320 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 950 literate and 932 illiterate residents. Additionally, 292 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 48 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Lahpatra

Lahpatra 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 Lahpatra

Lahpatra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Lahpatra is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Lahpatra is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lahpatra

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

Health Facilities in Lahpatra

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

FAQs about Lahpatra