Lakhijol - Shikaripara, Dumka

Lakhijol is a village situated in the Shikaripara subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shikaripara and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Maluti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakhijol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhijol is 371067. The village covers a total geographical area of 19.34 hectares and falls under the 816118 pincode. Dumka is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Lakhijol village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Nearby Villages of Lakhijol

Lakhijol 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 Lakhijol

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Lakhijol. The nearest railway station is Tarapith Road, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dumka to Lakhijol is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakhijol

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

Health Facilities in Lakhijol

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

FAQs about Lakhijol