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

As per Census 2011, Lakhmipur village has a total population of 2,018 people, consisting of 1,069 males and 949 females. The village has 417 households and a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males. There are 225 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,522 literate and 496 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,779 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0181,069949
Child Population (0–6 yrs)225125100
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,779947832
Scheduled Tribes (ST)532
Literate Population1,522849673
Illiterate Population496220276

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Rustam NagarSouth1.49 km
BagrabpurNorth-West1.49 km
SarapurWest1.63 km
GaruimariSouth-West1.97 km
SatashiEast2.10 km
PuruliaNorth2.35 km
SrinagarNorth-East2.47 km
MaheshchandrapurNorth-West2.55 km
Dakshin KanakpurSouth-East2.73 km
DeuliSouth-West2.80 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Lakhmipur

Where is Lakhmipur located?

Lakhmipur village is located in Chakdah Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lakhmipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Lakhmipur is Hingnara.

What is the pincode of Lakhmipur?

The pincode of Lakhmipur is 741223.

What is the population of Lakhmipur?

Lakhmipur has a total population of 2,018, including 1,069 males and 949 females.

How many households are there in Lakhmipur?

There are 417 households in Lakhmipur.

What is the literacy rate in Lakhmipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lakhmipur is 75.42%. Male literacy is 79.42% and female literacy is 70.92%.