Luhicha - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Luhicha 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 5 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Luhichi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Luhicha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Luhicha is 132637. The village covers a total geographical area of 33.89 hectares and falls under the 242042 pincode.

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

Population of Luhicha

As per Census 2011, Luhicha village has a total population of 683 people, consisting of 359 males and 324 females. The village has 150 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 123 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 271 literate and 412 illiterate residents. Additionally, 567 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population683359324
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1236855
Scheduled Castes (SC)567298269
Literate Population27117596
Illiterate Population412184228

Nearby Villages of Luhicha

Luhicha 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)
LuhicheeNorth-East1.19 km
Dabhaura ChintiSouth1.26 km
KamalpurSouth-East1.53 km
Ram DevriEast1.61 km
Akhtyarpur DhaukalSouth-West2.17 km
KhargapurNorth-East2.20 km
Bhavr Khera J. JiginiaSouth2.20 km
BaribaraNorth-West2.79 km
Kankar DwaraNorth2.79 km
Bhikhampur J MohanpurSouth-East3.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Luhicha

Luhicha 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 Mighauna, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Luhicha is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Luhicha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Luhicha

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

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

FAQs about Luhicha

Where is Luhicha located?

Luhicha village is located in Powayan Tehsil, Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Luhicha?

The Gram Panchayat of Luhicha is Luhichi.

What is the pincode of Luhicha?

The pincode of Luhicha is 242042.

What is the population of Luhicha?

Luhicha has a total population of 683, including 359 males and 324 females.

How many households are there in Luhicha?

There are 150 households in Luhicha.

What is the literacy rate in Luhicha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Luhicha is 39.68%. Male literacy is 48.75% and female literacy is 29.63%.