Lakhama - Utraula, Balrampur

Lakhama is a village situated in the Utraula tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Utraula and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Lakhama village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhama is 173845. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.19 hectares and falls under the 271306 pincode. Utraula is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Lakhama village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balrampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shrawasti Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lakhama

As per Census 2011, Lakhama village has a total population of 1,592 people, consisting of 788 males and 804 females. The village has 266 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 357 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 633 literate and 959 illiterate residents. Additionally, 404 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakhama

Lakhama 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 Lakhama

Lakhama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gainjahwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Utraula to Lakhama is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Lakhama is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakhama

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

Health Facilities in Lakhama

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

FAQs about Lakhama