Lakoda - Churhat, Sidhi

Lakoda is a village situated in the Churhat tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Churhat and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Sidhi. Lakouda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakoda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakoda is 502496. The village covers a total geographical area of 628.85 hectares and falls under the 486775 pincode. Churhat is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Lakoda

According to the 2011 Census, Lakoda village had a total population of 2,228 people, including 1,094 males and 1,134 females, living in 462 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.31%, with male literacy at 71.71% and female literacy at 55.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 507, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 445.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,2281,0941,134
Child Population (0–6 yrs)380196184
Scheduled Castes (SC)507239268
Scheduled Tribes (ST)445218227
Literate Population1,170644526
Illiterate Population1,058450608

Nearby Villages of Lakoda

Lakoda 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)
DeraWest1.70 km
DadarNorth1.84 km
DemhaSouth-East2.44 km
KuspariNorth-West2.48 km
Bagaiha BandhNorth-West3.14 km
Chilari KhurdWest3.34 km
DihukiNorth3.51 km
DhummaNorth-West3.54 km
KaroundiNorth-East3.80 km
BhitariWest3.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lakoda

Lakoda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Marwasgram, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.0 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 Churhat to Lakoda is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sidhi to Lakoda is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakoda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Lakoda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Lakoda

Where is Lakoda located?

Lakoda village is located in Churhat Tehsil, Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lakoda?

The Gram Panchayat of Lakoda is Lakouda.

What is the pincode of Lakoda?

The pincode of Lakoda is 486775.

What is the population of Lakoda?

Lakoda had a total population of 2,228, including 1,094 males and 1,134 females.

How many households are there in Lakoda?

Lakoda had 462 households.

What is the literacy rate in Lakoda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lakoda was 63.31%. Male literacy was 71.71% and female literacy was 55.37%.