Lachi Pora - Handwara, Kupwara
Lachi Pora is a village situated in the Handwara tehsil of Kupwara district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Handwara and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Kupwara. Turkipora serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Lachi Pora village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Lachi Pora is 000224. The village covers a total geographical area of 173.2 hectares and falls under the 193221 pincode. Handwara is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Lachi Pora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Lachi Pora
According to the 2011 Census, Lachi Pora village had a total population of 689 people, including 360 males and 329 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.78%, with male literacy at 75.59% and female literacy at 50.92%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 689 | 360 | 329 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 123 | 65 | 58 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 361 | 223 | 138 |
| Illiterate Population | 328 | 137 | 191 |
Nearby Villages of Lachi Pora
Lachi Pora is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Lachi Pora
Lachi Pora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Handwara to Lachi Pora is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kupwara to Lachi Pora is about 22 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 Lachi Pora
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lachi Pora village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Lachi Pora
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lachi Pora village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Lachi Pora
Where is Lachi Pora located?
Lachi Pora village is located in Handwara Tehsil, Kupwara district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Lachi Pora?
The Halqa Panchayat of Lachi Pora is Turkipora.
What is the pincode of Lachi Pora?
The pincode of Lachi Pora is 193221.
What is the population of Lachi Pora?
Lachi Pora had a total population of 689, including 360 males and 329 females.
How many households are there in Lachi Pora?
Lachi Pora had 104 households.
What is the literacy rate in Lachi Pora?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lachi Pora was 63.78%. Male literacy was 75.59% and female literacy was 50.92%.