Lakshmipur - Kakdwip, South 24 Parganas

Lakshmipur is a village situated in the Kakdwip subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.4 km from Kakdwip and around 72.8 km from Alipore. Madhusudanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakshmipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakshmipur is 335202. The village covers a total geographical area of 396.6 hectares and falls under the 743371 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Lakshmipur

According to the 2011 Census, Lakshmipur village had a total population of 977 people, including 521 males and 456 females, living in 217 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.95%, with male literacy at 84.62% and female literacy at 61.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 302, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakshmipur

Lakshmipur 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 Lakshmipur

Lakshmipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kashinagar Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Lakshmipur is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Lakshmipur is about 72.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakshmipur

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

Health Facilities in Lakshmipur

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

FAQs about Lakshmipur