Lakhanpur - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Lakhanpur is a village situated in the Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pakhanjur and around 131 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Lakhanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhanpur is 448303. The village covers a total geographical area of 543.46 hectares and falls under the 494776 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 8 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 Kanker Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Lakhanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Lakhanpur village had a total population of 1,664 people, including 858 males and 806 females, living in 326 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.62%, with male literacy at 85.07% and female literacy at 69.96%.

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

Lakhanpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Lakhanpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Lakhanpur is about 131 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 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