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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Lakhapur village had a total population of 528 people, including 263 males and 265 females, living in 141 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.94%, with male literacy at 89.96% and female literacy at 75.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Lakhapur