Laktakhaman - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Laktakhaman is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 33 km from Narala and around 32 km from Bhawanipatna. Gobardhanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laktakhaman village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laktakhaman is 422844. The village covers a total geographical area of 183 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Laktakhaman

According to the 2011 Census, Laktakhaman village had a total population of 335 people, including 176 males and 159 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.87%, with male literacy at 76.81% and female literacy at 50.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 265.

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

Nearby Villages of Laktakhaman

Laktakhaman 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 Laktakhaman

Laktakhaman is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Norla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Laktakhaman is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Laktakhaman 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 Laktakhaman

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

Health Facilities in Laktakhaman

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

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