Lakhpuri - Murtijapur, Akola

Lakhpuri is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Lakhpuri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhpuri is 530179. The village covers a total geographical area of 1653 hectares and falls under the 444107 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Lakhpuri

According to the 2011 Census, Lakhpuri village had a total population of 3,440 people, including 1,767 males and 1,673 females, living in 790 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.83%, with male literacy at 90.95% and female literacy at 80.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,627, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakhpuri

Lakhpuri 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 Lakhpuri

Lakhpuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murtajapur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Lakhpuri is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Lakhpuri is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakhpuri

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

Health Facilities in Lakhpuri

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

FAQs about Lakhpuri