Lakhanchauri - Raipura, Panna

Lakhanchauri is a village situated in the Raipura tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raipura and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Panna. Phatepur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakhanchauri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhanchauri is 459511. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.75 hectares and falls under the 488443 pincode. Katni is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Lakhanchauri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Lakhanchauri

According to the 2011 Census, Lakhanchauri village had a total population of 316 people, including 155 males and 161 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.16%, with male literacy at 77.94% and female literacy at 58.02%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 306.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakhanchauri

Lakhanchauri 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 Lakhanchauri

Lakhanchauri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ratangaon, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katni to Lakhanchauri is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Panna to Lakhanchauri is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakhanchauri

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

Health Facilities in Lakhanchauri

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

FAQs about Lakhanchauri