Lakshmipur - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Lakshmipur is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 19.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Gohaliara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakshmipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakshmipur is 318171. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.49 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Lakshmipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Suri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lakshmipur

According to the 2011 Census, Lakshmipur village had a total population of 389 people, including 196 males and 193 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.09%, with male literacy at 78.70% and female literacy at 61.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 231, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakshmipur

Lakshmipur 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 Lakshmipur

Lakshmipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kamalpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Lakshmipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Lakshmipur is about 19.7 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 Lakshmipur

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

Health Facilities in Lakshmipur

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

FAQs about Lakshmipur