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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Lachhamanpur village has a total population of 1,576 people, consisting of 783 males and 793 females. The village has 316 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 238 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 780 literate and 796 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 75 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,576783793
Child Population (0–6 yrs)238113125
Scheduled Castes (SC)211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)753441
Literate Population780502278
Illiterate Population796281515

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Upar JambadNorth1.37 km
AhararaWest1.63 km
Kultanr Alias PaharpurSouth-East2.06 km
SenabanaEast2.07 km
GourangdiNorth-West2.23 km
HethjambadNorth-East2.36 km
Gandhabazar Alias RaghunathganjWest2.83 km
DetanarNorth-West2.83 km
KanchanpurNorth3.09 km
SalaidaharEast3.19 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Lachhamanpur

Where is Lachhamanpur located?

Lachhamanpur village is located in Arsha Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lachhamanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Lachhamanpur is Sirkabad.

What is the pincode of Lachhamanpur?

The pincode of Lachhamanpur is 723154.

What is the population of Lachhamanpur?

Lachhamanpur has a total population of 1,576, including 783 males and 793 females.

How many households are there in Lachhamanpur?

There are 316 households in Lachhamanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Lachhamanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lachhamanpur is 49.49%. Male literacy is 64.11% and female literacy is 35.06%.