Laxmipur - Kurkheda, Gadchiroli

Laxmipur is a village situated in the Kurkheda tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurkheda and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Chirchadi serves as the Village Panchayat for Laxmipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laxmipur is 538680. The village covers a total geographical area of 220.44 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Laxmipur

According to the 2011 Census, Laxmipur village had a total population of 349 people, including 166 males and 183 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 1,102 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.53%, with male literacy at 76.87% and female literacy at 59.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 308.

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

Nearby Villages of Laxmipur

Laxmipur 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 Laxmipur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Laxmipur. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Laxmipur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Laxmipur is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Laxmipur

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

Health Facilities in Laxmipur

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

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