Lakhepur - Mahuadanr, Latehar

Lakhepur is a village situated in the Mahuadanr subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahuadanr and around 165 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Aksi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakhepur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhepur is 367040. The village covers a total geographical area of 308.79 hectares and falls under the 822119 pincode.

Lakhepur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manika Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chatra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lakhepur

As per Census 2011, Lakhepur village has a total population of 282 people, consisting of 134 males and 148 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 1,104 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 190 literate and 92 illiterate residents. Additionally, 272 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lakhepur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population282134148
Child Population (0–6 yrs)572631
Scheduled Tribes (ST)272129143
Literate Population1909991
Illiterate Population923557

Nearby Villages of Lakhepur

Lakhepur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhajurtolaSouth-West1.50 km
NawadihSouth-East1.55 km
BanskarchaNorth-East1.62 km
HartuaEast2.41 km
KutudiriSouth-East2.72 km
SemarburhniSouth2.94 km
AksiNorth-East3.26 km
Bhenrital Alias SarnadihWest3.53 km
MaunadihEast3.54 km
SoleSouth-East3.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lakhepur

Lakhepur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hehegara Halt (e), while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Lakhepur is about 165 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakhepur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Lakhepur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Lakhepur

Where is Lakhepur located?

Lakhepur village is located in Mahuadanr Subdivision, Latehar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lakhepur?

The Gram Panchayat of Lakhepur is Aksi.

What is the pincode of Lakhepur?

The pincode of Lakhepur is 822119.

What is the population of Lakhepur?

Lakhepur has a total population of 282, including 134 males and 148 females.

How many households are there in Lakhepur?

There are 41 households in Lakhepur.

What is the literacy rate in Lakhepur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lakhepur is 67.38%. Male literacy is 73.88% and female literacy is 61.49%.