Lakhrau - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Lakhrau is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Lakhram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakhrau village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhrau is 133307. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.76 hectares and falls under the 242001 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Lakhrau 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 Tilhar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lakhrau

According to the 2011 Census, Lakhrau village had a total population of 680 people, including 349 males and 331 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.36%, with male literacy at 79.86% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 368.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakhrau

Lakhrau 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 Lakhrau

Lakhrau is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhakia Tiwari, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Lakhrau is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Lakhrau is about 23 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 Lakhrau

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

Health Facilities in Lakhrau

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

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