Laxmipur - Campierganj, Gorakhpur

Laxmipur is a village situated in the Campierganj tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Campierganj and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Laxmipur 2 serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laxmipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laxmipur is 184921. The village covers a total geographical area of 386 hectares and falls under the 273165 pincode. Farenda is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Laxmipur

According to the 2011 Census, Laxmipur village had a total population of 3,791 people, including 1,964 males and 1,827 females, living in 661 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.71%, with male literacy at 70.03% and female literacy at 33.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 275.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,7911,9641,827
Child Population (0–6 yrs)706359347
Scheduled Castes (SC)275145130
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,6261,124502
Illiterate Population2,1658401,325

Nearby Villages of Laxmipur

Laxmipur 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)
KhokhariSouth1.58 km
KunjalgarhWest1.70 km
SurasNorth1.74 km
BajaheeSouth1.75 km
AlagatpurSouth-East1.93 km
AlenabadNorth-West1.99 km
DharmadihaSouth2.54 km
KalyanpurSouth2.55 km
NawaaparSouth-West2.78 km
RamchauraWest2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Laxmipur

Laxmipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahawan Khor Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Farenda to Laxmipur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Laxmipur is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Laxmipur

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

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

Health Facilities in Laxmipur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Laxmipur 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Laxmipur

Where is Laxmipur located?

Laxmipur village is located in Campierganj Tehsil, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Laxmipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Laxmipur is Laxmipur 2.

What is the pincode of Laxmipur?

The pincode of Laxmipur is 273165.

What is the population of Laxmipur?

Laxmipur had a total population of 3,791, including 1,964 males and 1,827 females.

How many households are there in Laxmipur?

Laxmipur had 661 households.

What is the literacy rate in Laxmipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Laxmipur was 52.71%. Male literacy was 70.03% and female literacy was 33.92%.