Lakhanpur - Begamganj, Raisen

Lakhanpur is a village situated in the Begamganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Begamganj and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Lakhanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhanpur is 484132. The village covers a total geographical area of 331.16 hectares and falls under the 464881 pincode. Begamganj is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Lakhanpur

As per Census 2011, Lakhanpur village has a total population of 405 people, consisting of 224 males and 181 females. The village has 102 households and a sex ratio of 808 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 260 literate and 145 illiterate residents. Additionally, 215 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 18 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population405224181
Child Population (0–6 yrs)744331
Scheduled Castes (SC)21512194
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18810
Literate Population260159101
Illiterate Population1456580

Nearby Villages of Lakhanpur

Lakhanpur 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)
Tinghara SaniNorth1.63 km
KiratpurWest2.00 km
Jamaniya JamshahSouth-East2.12 km
MansadehiEast2.54 km
SujaEast2.61 km
Kheri Talluka ChoaukaNorth3.01 km
NayanagarNorth-East3.01 km
Bargawan MunzaptaSouth-West3.07 km
Pipaliya Talluka ChokaSouth3.23 km
ItaiyaWest3.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lakhanpur

Lakhanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ratona, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begamganj to Lakhanpur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Lakhanpur is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakhanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Lakhanpur

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

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

FAQs about Lakhanpur

Where is Lakhanpur located?

Lakhanpur village is located in Begamganj Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lakhanpur?

Lakhanpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lakhanpur?

The pincode of Lakhanpur is 464881.

What is the population of Lakhanpur?

Lakhanpur has a total population of 405, including 224 males and 181 females.

How many households are there in Lakhanpur?

There are 102 households in Lakhanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Lakhanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lakhanpur is 64.20%. Male literacy is 70.98% and female literacy is 55.80%.