Lapaka - Mauda, Nagpur

Lapaka is a village situated in the Mauda tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mauda and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Lapka serves as the Village Panchayat for Lapaka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lapaka is 535715. The village covers a total geographical area of 409.17 hectares and falls under the 441104 pincode. Bhandara is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Lapaka

According to the 2011 Census, Lapaka village had a total population of 751 people, including 381 males and 370 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.48%, with male literacy at 90.72% and female literacy at 80.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Lapaka

Lapaka 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 Lapaka

Lapaka is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tharsa, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhandara to Lapaka is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Lapaka is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lapaka

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

Health Facilities in Lapaka

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

FAQs about Lapaka