Lamahi - Handia, Prayagraj

Lamahi is a village situated in the Handia tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from Handia and around 53 km from Allahabad. Lamahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lamahi is 163111. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.95 hectares and falls under the 221508 pincode. Handia is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Lamahi

According to the 2011 Census, Lamahi village had a total population of 1,784 people, including 895 males and 889 females, living in 269 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.22%, with male literacy at 79.95% and female literacy at 50.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 391.

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

Nearby Villages of Lamahi

Lamahi 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 Lamahi

Lamahi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhiti, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Handia to Lamahi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Lamahi is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lamahi

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

Health Facilities in Lamahi

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

FAQs about Lamahi