Lakshanpur - Neturia, Purulia

Lakshanpur is a village situated in the Neturia subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 26.7 km from Neturia and around 61.4 km from Purulia. Janardandih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakshanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakshanpur is 330407. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.09 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Lakshanpur

As per Census 2011, Lakshanpur village has a total population of 226 people, consisting of 115 males and 111 females. The village has 38 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 104 literate and 122 illiterate residents. Additionally, 78 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 147 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakshanpur

Lakshanpur 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 Lakshanpur

Lakshanpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ramkanali Jn, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Lakshanpur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Lakshanpur is about 61.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakshanpur

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

Health Facilities in Lakshanpur

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

FAQs about Lakshanpur