Lakkur - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Lakkur is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Belachavadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakkur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakkur is 619523. The village covers a total geographical area of 663.94 hectares and falls under the 571123 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Lakkur

As per Census 2011, Lakkur village has a total population of 1,258 people, consisting of 621 males and 637 females. The village has 315 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 130 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 698 literate and 560 illiterate residents. Additionally, 242 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakkur

Lakkur 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 Lakkur

Lakkur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dornahalli, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Lakkur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Lakkur is about 20 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 Lakkur

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

Health Facilities in Lakkur

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

FAQs about Lakkur