Lakhanpur was originally a portion of Jasrotia State in the beginning of the 14th century. It was bounded on the North by the Karidhar range separating it from Basohli, on the east by the Ravi. Kalas Dev of Jasrota who ruled about AD 1320 had two sons - Partap Dev & Sangram Dev and after their fathers death Sangram Dev claimed half the state. This was surrendered to him including all the territory between Ugh river and Ravi with the capital at lakhanpur.Lakhanpur is the gateway of J&K State situated at a distance of 90 Kms. East of Jammu