Luktaha - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Luktaha is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Luktah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Luktaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Luktaha is 132870. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.98 hectares and falls under the 242405 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Luktaha 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 Luktaha

As per Census 2011, Luktaha village has a total population of 860 people, consisting of 433 males and 427 females. The village has 164 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 206 literate and 654 illiterate residents. Additionally, 731 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Luktaha

Luktaha 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 Luktaha

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Luktaha. The nearest railway station is Mailani, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Luktaha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Luktaha is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Luktaha

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

Health Facilities in Luktaha

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

FAQs about Luktaha