Lanka - Orchha, Narayanpur
Lanka is a village situated in the Orchha tehsil of Narayanpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 80 km from the tehsil headquarters in Orchha and around 146 km from the district headquarters in Narayanpur. Lanka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Lanka is 450015. The village falls under the 494661 pincode. Narayanpur is the nearest town, located about 146 km away.
Lanka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Lanka
As per Census 2011, Lanka village has a total population of 285 people, consisting of 144 males and 141 females. The village has 45 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 112 literate and 173 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 284 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lanka are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 285 | 144 | 141 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 31 | 16 | 15 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 284 | 144 | 140 |
| Literate Population | 112 | 76 | 36 |
| Illiterate Population | 173 | 68 | 105 |
Nearby Villages of Lanka
Lanka is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Lanka
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Lanka.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narayanpur to Lanka is about 146 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Lanka
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lanka village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Lanka
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lanka village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Lanka
Where is Lanka located?
Lanka village is located in Orchha Tehsil, Narayanpur district, Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Lanka?
Lanka is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Lanka?
The pincode of Lanka is 494661.
What is the population of Lanka?
Lanka has a total population of 285, including 144 males and 141 females.
How many households are there in Lanka?
There are 45 households in Lanka.
What is the literacy rate in Lanka?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lanka is 39.30%. Male literacy is 52.78% and female literacy is 25.53%.