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

According to the 2011 Census, Lukat village had a total population of 315 people, including 160 males and 155 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.38%, with male literacy at 98.63% and female literacy at 72.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 216.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Lukat