Lakhuria - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Lakhuria is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.2 km from Nutanhat and around 46.9 km from Barddhaman. Lakhuria village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhuria is 319068. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.64 hectares and falls under the 713131 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Lakhuria

According to the 2011 Census, Lakhuria village had a total population of 3,214 people, including 1,573 males and 1,641 females, living in 808 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.28%, with male literacy at 59.86% and female literacy at 48.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,566, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 129.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakhuria

Lakhuria 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 Lakhuria

Lakhuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Pichkurirdhal, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Lakhuria is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Lakhuria is about 46.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakhuria

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

Health Facilities in Lakhuria

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

FAQs about Lakhuria