Lakhanka

Lakhanka is a village located in Ghogha taluka of Bhavnagar district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Ghogha (tehsildar office) and 11km away from district headquarter Bhavnagar. As per 2009 stats, Lakhanka village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Lakhanka unique in its vibrant Ghogha-Bhavnagar region. You’ll see Lakhanka’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Lakhanka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Lakhanka is 516290. The village spans a total geographical area of 520.75 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 364070. Bhavnagar is nearest town to Lakhanka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Lakhanka village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhavnagar Rural Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bhavnagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Lakhanka

Population of Lakhanka

According to the 2011 Census, Lakhanka has a total population of about 1,301, with approximately 664 males and 637 females. The sex ratio is around 959 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 143 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 147 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.56%, with male literacy at about 77.41% and female literacy near 59.34%. There are around 238 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Lakhanka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Lakhanka

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Lakhanka. As per the 2011 stats, Lakhanka had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Lakhanka

Knowing the nearby villages of Lakhanka helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Lakhanka.

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