Lapwaha - Lahar, Bhind

Lapwaha is a village situated in the Lahar tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahar and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Lapwaha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lapwaha is 453566. The village covers a total geographical area of 468.35 hectares and falls under the 477445 pincode. Lahar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Lapwaha

As per Census 2011, Lapwaha village has a total population of 2,710 people, consisting of 1,462 males and 1,248 females. The village has 523 households and a sex ratio of 853 females per 1,000 males. There are 438 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,601 literate and 1,109 illiterate residents. Additionally, 730 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7101,4621,248
Child Population (0–6 yrs)438237201
Scheduled Castes (SC)730405325
Literate Population1,6011,008593
Illiterate Population1,109454655

Nearby Villages of Lapwaha

Lapwaha 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)
Sikari JagirNorth-West1.98 km
SijaripuraSouth2.14 km
JaganpuraEast2.39 km
BarehatNorth-East2.43 km
BadokhriEast2.51 km
Kathghara MafiWest2.70 km
BahadurpuraSouth-East2.78 km
Rari ShikarpuraNorth2.90 km
ChhidiSouth3.40 km
LalpuraWest3.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lapwaha

Lapwaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Konch, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lahar to Lapwaha is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Lapwaha is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lapwaha

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

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

Health Facilities in Lapwaha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Lapwaha

Where is Lapwaha located?

Lapwaha village is located in Lahar Tehsil, Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lapwaha?

Lapwaha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lapwaha?

The pincode of Lapwaha is 477445.

What is the population of Lapwaha?

Lapwaha has a total population of 2,710, including 1,462 males and 1,248 females.

How many households are there in Lapwaha?

There are 523 households in Lapwaha.

What is the literacy rate in Lapwaha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lapwaha is 59.08%. Male literacy is 68.95% and female literacy is 47.52%.