Lakhana - Bhikhiwind, Tarn Taran

Lakhana is a village situated in the Bhikhiwind tehsil of Tarn Taran district, Punjab. It is located approximately 28 km from Patti and around 50 km from Tarn Taran. Lakhna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakhana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhana is 038098. The village covers a total geographical area of 742.1 hectares and falls under the 143419 pincode. Khem Karan is the nearest town.

Lakhana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khem karan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lakhana

According to the 2011 Census, Lakhana village had a total population of 2,941 people, including 1,541 males and 1,400 females, living in 518 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.84%, with male literacy at 62.72% and female literacy at 50.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 937.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakhana

Lakhana 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 Lakhana

Lakhana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khasa, while the nearest airport is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tarn Taran to Lakhana is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakhana

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

Health Facilities in Lakhana

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

FAQs about Lakhana