Lakha - Meerganj, Bareilly

Lakha is a village situated in the Meerganj tehsil of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meerganj and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Bareilly. Lakha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakha is 129526. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.84 hectares and falls under the 243505 pincode. Shishgarh is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Lakha

As per Census 2011, Lakha village has a total population of 1,523 people, consisting of 801 males and 722 females. The village has 246 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 277 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 663 literate and 860 illiterate residents. Additionally, 185 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,523801722
Child Population (0–6 yrs)277138139
Scheduled Castes (SC)1858798
Literate Population663426237
Illiterate Population860375485

Nearby Villages of Lakha

Lakha 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)
JianaglaNorth-East0.83 km
KutubpurNorth-East1.67 km
TigriNorth1.84 km
PadmiSouth-East1.94 km
BalliSouth-West2.10 km
MadnapurEast2.19 km
NiamatpurNorth2.63 km
PandariNorth-East2.72 km
KasbapurSouth-East3.14 km
ParevaEast3.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lakha

Lakha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Richha Road, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shishgarh to Lakha is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bareilly to Lakha is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakha

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

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

Health Facilities in Lakha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Lakha

Where is Lakha located?

Lakha village is located in Meerganj Tehsil, Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lakha?

Lakha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lakha?

The pincode of Lakha is 243505.

What is the population of Lakha?

Lakha has a total population of 1,523, including 801 males and 722 females.

How many households are there in Lakha?

There are 246 households in Lakha.

What is the literacy rate in Lakha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lakha is 43.53%. Male literacy is 53.18% and female literacy is 32.83%.