Lakkur - Arkalgud, Hassan

Lakkur is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Lakkur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakkur is 616779. The village covers a total geographical area of 482.9 hectares and falls under the 573136 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Lakkur

According to the 2011 Census, Lakkur village had a total population of 2,271 people, including 1,145 males and 1,126 females, living in 487 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.84%, with male literacy at 70.07% and female literacy at 47.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 262, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 214.

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

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

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Lakkur. The nearest railway station is Hosa Agrahara, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Lakkur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Lakkur is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. 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