Lokaipur - Mehnagar, Azamgarh

Lokaipur is a village situated in the Mehnagar tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mehnagar and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Virnaia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lokaipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lokaipur is 196034. The village covers a total geographical area of 55.9 hectares and falls under the 276123 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Lokaipur

As per Census 2011, Lokaipur village has a total population of 321 people, consisting of 152 males and 169 females. The village has 50 households and a sex ratio of 1,111 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 202 literate and 119 illiterate residents. Additionally, 234 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population321152169
Child Population (0–6 yrs)492722
Scheduled Castes (SC)234108126
Literate Population20211290
Illiterate Population1194079

Nearby Villages of Lokaipur

Lokaipur 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)
TendejasiWest0.43 km
Baghara DoemNorth-East0.54 km
Baghara AuwalSouth-East0.67 km
GhatampurNorth-West0.88 km
KarnaipurNorth-East0.90 km
Pah Ram PahSouth-West1.32 km
FattepurNorth1.38 km
MuradpurNorth-East1.46 km
PahgelaNorth-East1.63 km
GhatoraEast1.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lokaipur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Lokaipur. The nearest railway station is Jakhanian, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Lokaipur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Lokaipur is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lokaipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Lokaipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Lokaipur

Where is Lokaipur located?

Lokaipur village is located in Mehnagar Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lokaipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Lokaipur is Virnaia.

What is the pincode of Lokaipur?

The pincode of Lokaipur is 276123.

What is the population of Lokaipur?

Lokaipur has a total population of 321, including 152 males and 169 females.

How many households are there in Lokaipur?

There are 50 households in Lokaipur.

What is the literacy rate in Lokaipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lokaipur is 62.93%. Male literacy is 73.68% and female literacy is 53.25%.