Lakhuria - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Lakhuria is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.2 km from Nutanhat and around 46.9 km from Barddhaman. Lakhuria village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhuria is 319068. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.64 hectares and falls under the 713131 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Lakhuria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Lakhuria

As per Census 2011, Lakhuria village has a total population of 3,214 people, consisting of 1,573 males and 1,641 females. The village has 808 households and a sex ratio of 1,043 females per 1,000 males. There are 366 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,546 literate and 1,668 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,566 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 129 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakhuria

Lakhuria 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 Lakhuria

Lakhuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Pichkurirdhal, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Lakhuria is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Lakhuria is about 46.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakhuria

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

Health Facilities in Lakhuria

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

FAQs about Lakhuria