Indian Village Directory

Lakya Village

Lakya is an inhabited village in Chikmagalur Taluk of Chikmagalur district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 609781, the Census 2011 record lists 1,875 people in 443 households and the reported area is 559.44 hectares. The local references include Lakya Gram Panchayat, Chikmagalur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chikmagalur at about 12 km.

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Quick answer: Lakya is a village in Chikmagalur Taluk, Chikmagalur district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 609781 and 1,875 people in 443 households.
Village Code609781
Population1,875
Households443
Area559.44 hectares
Nearest TownChikmagalur

Key Village Facts

Village
Lakya
Census Village Code
609781
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Chikmagalur
District Census Code
570
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chikmagalur
Sub-district Census Code
05530
CD Block
Chikmagalur
Gram Panchayat
Lakya
Households
443
Population
1,875
Male Population
970
Female Population
905
Sex Ratio
932.99
Area
559.44 hectares
Area
5.59 sq km
Nearest Town
Chikmagalur
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
577168
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Lakya at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,875 people, 559.44 hectares of reported area and Chikmagalur as the nearest town reference for Lakya, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChikmagalur
CD BlockChikmagalur
Gram PanchayatLAKYA
  • Lakya falls under Chikmagalur Taluk in Chikmagalur district, Karnataka.
  • The Census village code is 609781.
  • The record lists 1,875 people living in 443 households.
  • The reported village area is 559.44 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chikmagalur.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density335.16 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.23 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.61%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.43%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share44.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Lakya in the official administrative record. Census village code 609781, Lakya Gram Panchayat and Chikmagalur CD Block.

State Census Code
29
District Census Code
570
Sub-district Census Code
05530
Village Census Code
609781
CD Block Code
0098
CD Block Name
Chikmagalur
Gram Panchayat Name
Lakya

Location and Distance

Chikmagalur is the nearest town listed for Lakya, about 12 km away. Chikmagalur is listed as the district headquarters at about 12 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chikmagalur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Chikmagalur
Distance from District Headquarter
12 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chikmagalur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Chikmagalur
Distance within State/UT
12 km
Nearest Town
Chikmagalur
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
559.44 hectares
Area
5.59 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,875 people in 443 households, with 970 male residents and 905 female residents. The average household size is 4.23, and SC share is 2.61% and ST share is 0.43% for Lakya. Population density works out to about 335.16 people per sq km.

Total Households
443
Total Population
1,875
Male Population
970
Female Population
905
Sex Ratio
932.99
Average Household Size
4.23
SC Population
49
SC Male Population
38
SC Female Population
11
SC Population Share
2.61
ST Population
8
ST Male Population
6
ST Female Population
2
ST Population Share
0.43
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Lakya list 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Lakya. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Lakya include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
160 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Lakya include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Lakya include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Lakya.

Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Lakya show that reported agricultural commodities include Ragi and Sunflower, net sown area is 360.48 hectares and irrigated land is 160 hectares (44.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Ragi
Agricultural Commodities Second
Sunflower
Forest Area In Hectares
32.26 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
30.81
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
16.69 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
111.6 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
7.6 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
360.48
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
200.48 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
160.0

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lakya village located?

Lakya is in Chikmagalur Taluk of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka, India.

Which district is Lakya village in?

Lakya village is in Chikmagalur district.

Which state is Lakya village in?

Lakya village is in Karnataka.

Which taluk is Lakya under?

Lakya comes under Chikmagalur Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Lakya?

The Census village code of Lakya is 609781.

Which Gram Panchayat is Lakya under?

Lakya is listed under LAKYA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chikmagalur.

What is the population of Lakya village?

The village record lists 1,875 people and 443 households for Lakya.

How many households are in Lakya village?

The village record lists 443 households for Lakya.

What is the male and female population of Lakya?

The record lists 970 male residents and 905 female residents for Lakya.

What is the sex ratio of Lakya village?

The sex ratio of Lakya is 932.99 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Lakya village?

The reported geographical area of Lakya is 559.44 hectares.

What is the population density of Lakya village?

The approximate population density of Lakya is 335.16 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Lakya?

The nearest town listed for Lakya is Chikmagalur, about 12 km away.

How far is Lakya from the district headquarters?

Lakya is about 12 km from Chikmagalur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Lakya from the sub-district headquarters?

Lakya is about 12 km from Chikmagalur, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Lakya?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Lakya.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Lakya?

For Lakya, reported agricultural commodities include Ragi and Sunflower, net sown area is 360.48 hectares and irrigated land is 160 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Lakya.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.