Lachyan - Indi, Vijayapura

Lachyan is a village situated in the Indi taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Indi and around 62 km from Bijapur. Lachyan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lachyan is 599213. The village covers a total geographical area of 2517.44 hectares and falls under the 586211 pincode. Indi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Lachyan

According to the 2011 Census, Lachyan village had a total population of 4,586 people, including 2,401 males and 2,185 females, living in 865 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.31%, with male literacy at 79.35% and female literacy at 58.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,259, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 78.

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

Nearby Villages of Lachyan

Lachyan 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 Lachyan

Lachyan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lachyan, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Indi to Lachyan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Lachyan is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lachyan

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

Health Facilities in Lachyan

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

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