Lamkana - Baroni, Datia

Lamkana is a village situated in the Baroni tehsil of Datia district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 43 km from Narwar and around 88 km from Shivpuri. Lamkana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lamkana is 455590. The village covers a total geographical area of 603.61 hectares and falls under the 475686 pincode. Datia is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Lamkana

According to the 2011 Census, Lamkana village had a total population of 1,212 people, including 654 males and 558 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 853 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.80%, with male literacy at 65.02% and female literacy at 49.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 586.

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

Nearby Villages of Lamkana

Lamkana 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 Lamkana

Lamkana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sonagir, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Datia to Lamkana is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Lamkana is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lamkana

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

Health Facilities in Lamkana

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

FAQs about Lamkana