Lakhapur - Brahmapuri, Chandrapur

Lakhapur is a village situated in the Brahmapuri tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmapuri and around 111 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Lakhapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhapur is 540756. The village covers a total geographical area of 487.3 hectares and falls under the 441206 pincode. Brahmapuri is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Lakhapur

As per Census 2011, Lakhapur village has a total population of 528 people, consisting of 263 males and 265 females. The village has 141 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 389 literate and 139 illiterate residents. Additionally, 230 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population528263265
Child Population (0–6 yrs)592435
Scheduled Castes (SC)230115115
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1569
Literate Population389215174
Illiterate Population1394891

Nearby Villages of Lakhapur

Lakhapur 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)
Uchali ChakNorth1.50 km
UchaliNorth-East1.73 km
MoushiNorth-West2.01 km
PanholiSouth-West2.17 km
SaigataSouth2.22 km
Marar MendhaEast2.31 km
Panholi MendhaSouth2.59 km
KaletaNorth-East3.13 km
MayarSouth-East3.21 km
Torgaon Kh.North3.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lakhapur

Lakhapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kirmiti Mendha, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapuri to Lakhapur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Lakhapur is about 111 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakhapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Lakhapur

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

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

FAQs about Lakhapur

Where is Lakhapur located?

Lakhapur village is located in Brahmapuri Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lakhapur?

Lakhapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lakhapur?

The pincode of Lakhapur is 441206.

What is the population of Lakhapur?

Lakhapur has a total population of 528, including 263 males and 265 females.

How many households are there in Lakhapur?

There are 141 households in Lakhapur.

What is the literacy rate in Lakhapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lakhapur is 73.67%. Male literacy is 81.75% and female literacy is 65.66%.