Lalkhatanga - Namkum, Ranchi

Lalkhatanga is a village situated in the Namkum subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Namkum and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Ranchi. Lalkhatanga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lalkhatanga is 374019. The village covers a total geographical area of 358.6 hectares and falls under the 834001 pincode.

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

Population of Lalkhatanga

As per Census 2011, Lalkhatanga village has a total population of 1,156 people, consisting of 578 males and 578 females. The village has 224 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 753 literate and 403 illiterate residents. Additionally, 79 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,026 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Lalkhatanga

Lalkhatanga 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 Lalkhatanga

Lalkhatanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balasiring, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ranchi to Lalkhatanga is about 21 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 Lalkhatanga

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

Health Facilities in Lalkhatanga

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

FAQs about Lalkhatanga