Lachham Pur - Someshwar, Almora
Lachham Pur is a village situated in the Someshwar tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Someshwar and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Supakot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lachham Pur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Lachham Pur is 053353. The village covers a total geographical area of 96.24 hectares and falls under the 263636 pincode. Almora is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.
Lachham Pur 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 Someshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Lachham Pur
According to the 2011 Census, Lachham Pur village had a total population of 222 people, including 104 males and 118 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 1,135 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.66%, with male literacy at 94.57% and female literacy at 75.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 222 | 104 | 118 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 33 | 12 | 21 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 147 | 68 | 79 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 160 | 87 | 73 |
| Illiterate Population | 62 | 17 | 45 |
Nearby Villages of Lachham Pur
Lachham Pur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Lachham Pur
Lachham Pur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Almora to Lachham Pur is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Lachham Pur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lachham Pur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Lachham Pur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lachham Pur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Lachham Pur
Where is Lachham Pur located?
Lachham Pur village is located in Someshwar Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Lachham Pur?
The Gram Panchayat of Lachham Pur is Supakot.
What is the pincode of Lachham Pur?
The pincode of Lachham Pur is 263636.
What is the population of Lachham Pur?
Lachham Pur had a total population of 222, including 104 males and 118 females.
How many households are there in Lachham Pur?
Lachham Pur had 52 households.
What is the literacy rate in Lachham Pur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lachham Pur was 84.66%. Male literacy was 94.57% and female literacy was 75.26%.