Lakhanwas - Taranagar, Churu

Lakhanwas is a village situated in the Taranagar tehsil of Churu district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Taranagar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Churu. Togawas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakhanwas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhanwas is 069999. The village covers a total geographical area of 730.27 hectares and falls under the 331304 pincode. Taranagar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Lakhanwas

According to the 2011 Census, Lakhanwas village had a total population of 523 people, including 264 males and 259 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.97%, with male literacy at 60.27% and female literacy at 35.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 210.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakhanwas

Lakhanwas 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 Lakhanwas

Lakhanwas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sardarshahr, while the nearest airport is Hissar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Taranagar to Lakhanwas is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Churu to Lakhanwas 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 Lakhanwas

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

Health Facilities in Lakhanwas

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

FAQs about Lakhanwas