Lakhangar - Gulabganj, Vidisha

Lakhangar is a village situated in the Gulabganj tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gulabganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Lakhangar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhangar is 481743. The village covers a total geographical area of 617.11 hectares and falls under the 464220 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Lakhangar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Vidisha Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Lakhangar

As per Census 2011, Lakhangar village has a total population of 752 people, consisting of 390 males and 362 females. The village has 167 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 557 literate and 195 illiterate residents. Additionally, 120 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 106 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population752390362
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1064957
Scheduled Castes (SC)1206753
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1065452
Literate Population557315242
Illiterate Population19575120

Nearby Villages of Lakhangar

Lakhangar 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)
ChirawataNorth-East2.28 km
TumenaSouth-West2.31 km
Hinotiya GunuaWest2.47 km
MalaNorth-West3.04 km
MirgawaliSouth-East3.25 km
ImlawadaSouth3.42 km
GhosuaWest4.39 km
BarbatiNorth-East4.61 km
TewariSouth-West4.70 km
IndarwasNorth-East4.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lakhangar

Lakhangar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gulabhganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Lakhangar is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Lakhangar is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakhangar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Lakhangar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lakhangar 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 Lakhangar

Where is Lakhangar located?

Lakhangar village is located in Gulabganj Tehsil, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lakhangar?

Lakhangar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lakhangar?

The pincode of Lakhangar is 464220.

What is the population of Lakhangar?

Lakhangar has a total population of 752, including 390 males and 362 females.

How many households are there in Lakhangar?

There are 167 households in Lakhangar.

What is the literacy rate in Lakhangar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lakhangar is 74.07%. Male literacy is 80.77% and female literacy is 66.85%.