Loharibanda - Mandasa, Srikakulam

Loharibanda is a village situated in the Mandasa mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandasa and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Loharibanda village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Loharibanda is 580367. The village covers a total geographical area of 542 hectares and falls under the 532243 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Loharibanda

According to the 2011 Census, Loharibanda village had a total population of 2,397 people, including 1,088 males and 1,309 females, living in 628 households. The sex ratio was 1,203 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.77%, with male literacy at 69.78% and female literacy at 48.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Loharibanda

Loharibanda 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 Loharibanda

Loharibanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mandasa Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 157.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Loharibanda is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Loharibanda is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Loharibanda

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

Health Facilities in Loharibanda

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

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