Lakshmantara - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Lakshmantara is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 88.4 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Kalikamora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakshmantara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakshmantara is 310378. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.73 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Lakshmantara

According to the 2011 Census, Lakshmantara village had a total population of 271 people, including 130 males and 141 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.97%, with male literacy at 78.81% and female literacy at 53.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 270, 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 Lakshmantara

Lakshmantara 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 Lakshmantara

Lakshmantara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Lakshmantara is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Lakshmantara is about 88.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakshmantara

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

Health Facilities in Lakshmantara

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

FAQs about Lakshmantara