Lakhun - Dhaurahara, Kheri

Lakhun is a village situated in the Dhaurahara tehsil of Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhaurahara and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Kheri. Lakhun village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhun is 136727. The village covers a total geographical area of 627.2 hectares and falls under the 262722 pincode. Kheri is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Lakhun

As per Census 2011, Lakhun village has a total population of 3,047 people, consisting of 1,664 males and 1,383 females. The village has 519 households and a sex ratio of 831 females per 1,000 males. There are 548 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,600 literate and 1,447 illiterate residents. Additionally, 446 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0471,6641,383
Child Population (0–6 yrs)548306242
Scheduled Castes (SC)446259187
Literate Population1,6001,027573
Illiterate Population1,447637810

Nearby Villages of Lakhun

Lakhun 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)
LakhpedaSouth-West1.67 km
Khamaria KhurdSouth-East1.74 km
KhanwapurSouth1.84 km
Khamaria KalanEast2.22 km
SamaisaNorth-East2.24 km
LalpurNorth2.29 km
SujawalpurWest2.35 km
ParsiyaNorth-West2.41 km
MitmauSouth-East2.44 km
RotihaEast2.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lakhun

Lakhun is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kadipur Sani Ha, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kheri to Lakhun is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kheri to Lakhun 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 Lakhun

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Lakhun

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Lakhun

Where is Lakhun located?

Lakhun village is located in Dhaurahara Tehsil, Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lakhun?

Lakhun is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lakhun?

The pincode of Lakhun is 262722.

What is the population of Lakhun?

Lakhun has a total population of 3,047, including 1,664 males and 1,383 females.

How many households are there in Lakhun?

There are 519 households in Lakhun.

What is the literacy rate in Lakhun?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lakhun is 52.51%. Male literacy is 61.72% and female literacy is 41.43%.