Lakhanwadi - Chandurbazar, Amravati

Lakhanwadi is a village situated in the Chandurbazar tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandurbazar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Lakhanwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhanwadi is 532047. The village covers a total geographical area of 432.38 hectares and falls under the 444723 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Lakhanwadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Lakhanwadi

As per Census 2011, Lakhanwadi village has a total population of 1,227 people, consisting of 604 males and 623 females. The village has 299 households and a sex ratio of 1,031 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,001 literate and 226 illiterate residents. Additionally, 374 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,227604623
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1396673
Scheduled Castes (SC)374190184
Scheduled Tribes (ST)291514
Literate Population1,001503498
Illiterate Population226101125

Nearby Villages of Lakhanwadi

Lakhanwadi 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)
Kawitha Bk.West2.01 km
AmrullapurSouth2.03 km
Khel Khushal ( Deshmukh Kurha)East2.04 km
MakrampurNorth2.23 km
SomthanaNorth-West2.24 km
InayatpurSouth-East2.53 km
Khel Chaudhar (karajgaon)North-East2.61 km
GhodgaonSouth-West2.66 km
PalaswadaWest3.34 km
FajalapurSouth4.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lakhanwadi

Lakhanwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Lakhanwadi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Lakhanwadi is about 60 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 Lakhanwadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Lakhanwadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Lakhanwadi

Where is Lakhanwadi located?

Lakhanwadi village is located in Chandurbazar Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lakhanwadi?

Lakhanwadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lakhanwadi?

The pincode of Lakhanwadi is 444723.

What is the population of Lakhanwadi?

Lakhanwadi has a total population of 1,227, including 604 males and 623 females.

How many households are there in Lakhanwadi?

There are 299 households in Lakhanwadi.

What is the literacy rate in Lakhanwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lakhanwadi is 81.58%. Male literacy is 83.28% and female literacy is 79.94%.