Lakamapur - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Lakamapur is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Lakamapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakamapur is 200332. The village covers a total geographical area of 241.16 hectares and falls under the 222139 pincode. Khetasaray is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Lakamapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaunpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Lakamapur

According to the 2011 Census, Lakamapur village had a total population of 2,970 people, including 1,555 males and 1,415 females, living in 395 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.98%, with male literacy at 79.41% and female literacy at 53.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 382.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakamapur

Lakamapur 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 Lakamapur

Lakamapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manikalan Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khetasaray to Lakamapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Lakamapur is about 38 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 Lakamapur

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

Health Facilities in Lakamapur

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

FAQs about Lakamapur