Lekha

Block / Tehsil Dhanora
District Gadchiroli
State Maharashtra

About Lekha

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Lekha village is 538984. Lekha village is located in Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Dhanora (tehsildar office) and 34km away from district headquarter Gadchiroli. As per 2009 stats, Lekha village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 579 hectares. Lekha has a total population of 680 peoples, out of which male population is 340 while female population is 340. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1000 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of lekha village is 64.26% out of which 75.29% males and 53.24% females are literate. There are about 167 houses in lekha village.

When it comes to administration, Lekha village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Lekha village comes under Gadchiroli Vidhan Sabha constituency & Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha constituency. Gadchiroli is nearest town to lekha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 31km away.

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Population of Lekha

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 680 340 340
Literate Population 437 256 181
Illiterate Population 243 84 159

Connectivity of Lekha

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Lekha

Frequently Asked Questions about Lekha

Where is Lekha located?

Lekha village is situated in Dhanora Tehsil, within the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lekha?

Lekha serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the population of Lekha as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Lekha is 680, with 340 males and 340 females.

How many households are there in Lekha as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Lekha village has a total of 167 households.

What is the literacy rate in Lekha as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Lekha is 64.26%. The male literacy rate is 75.29%, while the female literacy rate is 53.24%.