Lakumdi - Sonkatch, Dewas

Lakumdi is a village situated in the Sonkatch tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonkatch and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Lakumadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakumdi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakumdi is 473371. The village covers a total geographical area of 799.72 hectares and falls under the 455118 pincode. Sonkatch is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Lakumdi

According to the 2011 Census, Lakumdi village had a total population of 1,575 people, including 829 males and 746 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.68%, with male literacy at 88.18% and female literacy at 51.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 284.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakumdi

Lakumdi 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 Lakumdi

Lakumdi 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 Kisoni, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonkatch to Lakumdi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Lakumdi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakumdi

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

Health Facilities in Lakumdi

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

FAQs about Lakumdi