Lakhanpur - Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda

Lakhanpur is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Lakhanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhanpur is 381010. The village covers a total geographical area of 1650 hectares and falls under the 768219 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Lakhanpur

As per Census 2011, Lakhanpur village has a total population of 3,212 people, consisting of 1,613 males and 1,599 females. The village has 743 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 272 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,273 literate and 939 illiterate residents. Additionally, 331 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,509 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2121,6131,599
Child Population (0–6 yrs)272134138
Scheduled Castes (SC)331161170
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,509758751
Literate Population2,2731,292981
Illiterate Population939321618

Nearby Villages of Lakhanpur

Lakhanpur 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)
MauliberenaWest1.72 km
TingismalEast2.97 km
SoldiaSouth3.09 km
KholjamkaniWest3.38 km
KarlajoriSouth-East3.39 km
KudaloiNorth-East3.56 km
KhuntmahulEast3.64 km
PikolNorth-West3.91 km
SingharpurSouth-West3.94 km
BaghmundaSouth3.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lakhanpur

Lakhanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belpahar, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Lakhanpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Lakhanpur is about 32 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 Lakhanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Lakhanpur

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

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

FAQs about Lakhanpur

Where is Lakhanpur located?

Lakhanpur village is located in Lakhanpur Tehsil, Jharsuguda district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lakhanpur?

Lakhanpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lakhanpur?

The pincode of Lakhanpur is 768219.

What is the population of Lakhanpur?

Lakhanpur has a total population of 3,212, including 1,613 males and 1,599 females.

How many households are there in Lakhanpur?

There are 743 households in Lakhanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Lakhanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lakhanpur is 70.77%. Male literacy is 80.10% and female literacy is 61.35%.