Lakshmankuri - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Lakshmankuri is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 28.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Bhour serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakshmankuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakshmankuri is 310912. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.39 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Lakshmankuri

As per Census 2011, Lakshmankuri village has a total population of 348 people, consisting of 178 males and 170 females. The village has 98 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 183 literate and 165 illiterate residents. Additionally, 321 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakshmankuri

Lakshmankuri 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 Lakshmankuri

Lakshmankuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Lakshmankuri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Lakshmankuri is about 28.7 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakshmankuri

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

Health Facilities in Lakshmankuri

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

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