Lonku Khasmahal - Kurseong, Darjeeling

Lonku Khasmahal is a village situated in the Kurseong subdivision of Darjeeling district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 53.6 km from Kurseong.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lonku Khasmahal is 306478. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.33 hectares and falls under the 734008 pincode. Kurseong is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Lonku Khasmahal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system.

Population of Lonku Khasmahal

As per Census 2011, Lonku Khasmahal village has a total population of 1,414 people, consisting of 713 males and 701 females. The village has 303 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 170 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,008 literate and 406 illiterate residents. Additionally, 73 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 490 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lonku Khasmahal are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,414713701
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1708090
Scheduled Castes (SC)733538
Scheduled Tribes (ST)490247243
Literate Population1,008536472
Illiterate Population406177229

Nearby Villages of Lonku Khasmahal

Lonku Khasmahal 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Rolak KhasmahalWest1.12 km
Mangpu Cinchona PlantationWest2.58 km
Birik ForestNorth-East3.25 km
Gulling ForestEast3.54 km
Selpu KhasmahalSouth-West3.66 km
Barasit Tong KhasmahalSouth-West3.69 km
Sittong ForestSouth4.49 km
Mazeok ForestNorth-East5.21 km
Sittong KhasmahalSouth-West5.27 km
Turzam ForestNorth5.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lonku Khasmahal

Lonku Khasmahal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sivok, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurseong to Lonku Khasmahal is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lonku Khasmahal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Lonku Khasmahal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Lonku Khasmahal

Where is Lonku Khasmahal located?

Lonku Khasmahal village is located in Kurseong Subdivision, Darjeeling district, West Bengal, India.

What is the pincode of Lonku Khasmahal?

The pincode of Lonku Khasmahal is 734008.

What is the population of Lonku Khasmahal?

Lonku Khasmahal has a total population of 1,414, including 713 males and 701 females.

How many households are there in Lonku Khasmahal?

There are 303 households in Lonku Khasmahal.

What is the literacy rate in Lonku Khasmahal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lonku Khasmahal is 71.29%. Male literacy is 75.18% and female literacy is 67.33%.