Pura Lachchan - Meja, Prayagraj

Pura Lachchan is a village situated in the Meja tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 41 km from Meja and around 46 km from Allahabad. Pura Lakshan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pura Lachchan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pura Lachchan is 163258. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.08 hectares and falls under the 212302 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Pura Lachchan 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 Meja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Allahabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pura Lachchan

According to the 2011 Census, Pura Lachchan village had a total population of 1,215 people, including 643 males and 572 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.73%, with male literacy at 85.32% and female literacy at 56.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 394.

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

Nearby Villages of Pura Lachchan

Pura Lachchan 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 Pura Lachchan

Pura Lachchan 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 Meja Road, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Pura Lachchan is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Pura Lachchan is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pura Lachchan

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

Health Facilities in Pura Lachchan

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

FAQs about Pura Lachchan