Lapkan - Raniganj, Pratapgarh

Lapkan is a village situated in the Raniganj tehsil of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranigang and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Pratapgarh. Shekhupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lapkan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lapkan is 159834. The village covers a total geographical area of 135.27 hectares and falls under the 230304 pincode. Pratapgarh is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Lapkan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raniganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pratapgarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lapkan

According to the 2011 Census, Lapkan village had a total population of 680 people, including 335 males and 345 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.76%, with male literacy at 93.61% and female literacy at 59.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129.

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

Nearby Villages of Lapkan

Lapkan 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 Lapkan

Lapkan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gaura, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pratapgarh to Lapkan is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pratapgarh to Lapkan is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lapkan

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

Health Facilities in Lapkan

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

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