Lakshmi Pur - Vikas Nagar, Dehradun

Lakshmi Pur is a village situated in the Vikas Nagar tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from Vikasnagar and around 25 km from Dehradun. Laxmi Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakshmi Pur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakshmi Pur is 045092. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.66 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Herbertpur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Lakshmi Pur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sahaspur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lakshmi Pur

According to the 2011 Census, Lakshmi Pur village had a total population of 2,702 people, including 1,416 males and 1,286 females, living in 488 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.30%, with male literacy at 77.92% and female literacy at 61.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 252.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakshmi Pur

Lakshmi Pur 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 Lakshmi Pur

Lakshmi Pur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Herbertpur to Lakshmi Pur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Lakshmi Pur is about 25 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 Lakshmi Pur

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

Health Facilities in Lakshmi 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 Lakshmi Pur village are given below:

FAQs about Lakshmi Pur