Lachhamanpur - Arsha, Purulia

Lachhamanpur is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from Sirkabad and around 22.5 km from Purulia. Sirkabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lachhamanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lachhamanpur is 331204. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.94 hectares and falls under the 723154 pincode. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 66 km away.

Lachhamanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baghmundi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lachhamanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Lachhamanpur village had a total population of 1,576 people, including 783 males and 793 females, living in 316 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.30%, with male literacy at 74.93% and female literacy at 41.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 75.

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

Nearby Villages of Lachhamanpur

Lachhamanpur 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 Lachhamanpur

Lachhamanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gourinathdham, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokaro to Lachhamanpur is about 66 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Lachhamanpur is about 22.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lachhamanpur

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

Health Facilities in Lachhamanpur

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

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