Lukat - Khanpur, Jhalawar

Lukat is a village situated in the Khanpur tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khanpur and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Golana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lukat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lukat is 103897. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.34 hectares and falls under the 326038 pincode. Sagod is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Lukat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lukat

As per Census 2011, Lukat village has a total population of 315 people, consisting of 160 males and 155 females. The village has 57 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 241 literate and 74 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 216 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population315160155
Child Population (0–6 yrs)361422
Scheduled Castes (SC)261412
Scheduled Tribes (ST)216104112
Literate Population24114497
Illiterate Population741658

Nearby Villages of Lukat

Lukat 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)
Bheem KheraSouth-East0.89 km
NagoniyanNorth1.17 km
GugalheriWest1.33 km
Malya KheraSouth1.68 km
Kanwarpura BhattjiSouth-West1.70 km
GunjariNorth-West2.13 km
BarbeliEast2.21 km
BarkheraSouth-East2.69 km
GolanaNorth-East2.74 km
SewaniEast2.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lukat

Lukat 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 Morak, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagod to Lukat is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Lukat is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lukat

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Lukat

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Lukat

Where is Lukat located?

Lukat village is located in Khanpur Tehsil, Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lukat?

The Gram Panchayat of Lukat is Golana.

What is the pincode of Lukat?

The pincode of Lukat is 326038.

What is the population of Lukat?

Lukat has a total population of 315, including 160 males and 155 females.

How many households are there in Lukat?

There are 57 households in Lukat.

What is the literacy rate in Lukat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lukat is 76.51%. Male literacy is 90.00% and female literacy is 62.58%.