Lukia - Tundi, Dhanbad

Lukia is a village situated in the Tundi subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tundi and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Lukaia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lukia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lukia is 361101. The village covers a total geographical area of 353.86 hectares and falls under the 828142 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

Lukia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tundi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Giridih Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lukia

According to the 2011 Census, Lukia village had a total population of 1,117 people, including 570 males and 547 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.86%, with male literacy at 62.55% and female literacy at 34.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 998.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Lukia

Lukia 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 Lukia

Lukia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vidyasagar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Lukia is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lukia

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

Health Facilities in Lukia

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

FAQs about Lukia