Lakhmipur - Chakdah, Nadia

Lakhmipur is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 54.3 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Hingnara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakhmipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhmipur is 322290. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.58 hectares and falls under the 741223 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Lakhmipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Haringhata Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lakhmipur

According to the 2011 Census, Lakhmipur village had a total population of 2,018 people, including 1,069 males and 949 females, living in 417 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.89%, with male literacy at 89.94% and female literacy at 79.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,779, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakhmipur

Lakhmipur 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 Lakhmipur

Lakhmipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Lakhmipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Lakhmipur is about 54.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakhmipur

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

Health Facilities in Lakhmipur

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

FAQs about Lakhmipur