Lakhanpur - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Lakhanpur is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Basohara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakhanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhanpur is 501069. The village covers a total geographical area of 495.6 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 16 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 Beohari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sidhi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lakhanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Lakhanpur village had a total population of 322 people, including 168 males and 154 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.07%, with male literacy at 81.69% and female literacy at 57.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 243.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Lakhanpur

Lakhanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhataini, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Lakhanpur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Lakhanpur is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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:

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:

FAQs about Lakhanpur