Lakhanpur

Lakhanpur is a village located in Nurpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 80km away from district headquarter Nurpur. Nurpur is the sub-district headquarter of Lakhanpur village. As per 2009 stats, Rit Upperli is the gram panchayat of Lakhanpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Lakhanpur unique in its vibrant Nurpur-Kangra region. You’ll see Lakhanpur’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 Lakhanpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Lakhanpur is 008362. The village spans a total geographical area of 408.79 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176201. Nurpur is nearest town to Lakhanpur village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Lakhanpur 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 Nurpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Lakhanpur

Population of Lakhanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Lakhanpur has a total population of about 973, with approximately 482 males and 491 females. The sex ratio is around 1018 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 107 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 214 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 39. The overall literacy rate is approximately 78.42%, with male literacy at about 80.08% and female literacy near 76.78%. There are around 196 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Lakhanpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Lakhanpur

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

Nearby Villages of Lakhanpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Lakhanpur