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

As per Census 2011, Lamahi village has a total population of 1,784 people, consisting of 895 males and 889 females. The village has 269 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 286 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 977 literate and 807 illiterate residents. Additionally, 391 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,784895889
Child Population (0–6 yrs)286142144
Scheduled Castes (SC)391190201
Literate Population977602375
Illiterate Population807293514

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Pure MathuradasNorth-East0.79 km
SuaraSouth-West0.84 km
BahoranpurWest0.97 km
RamnagarEast1.30 km
SahilaNorth-East1.51 km
BhelasiWest1.59 km
Narepar UparwarSouth-East1.77 km
PaigahaSouth-West1.78 km
JasawanNorth1.90 km
ManoharpurNorth2.26 km

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.

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 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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Lamahi

Where is Lamahi located?

Lamahi village is located in Handia Tehsil, Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lamahi?

Lamahi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lamahi?

The pincode of Lamahi is 221508.

What is the population of Lamahi?

Lamahi has a total population of 1,784, including 895 males and 889 females.

How many households are there in Lamahi?

There are 269 households in Lamahi.

What is the literacy rate in Lamahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lamahi is 54.76%. Male literacy is 67.26% and female literacy is 42.18%.