Lukapara - Sariya, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Lukapara is a village situated in the Sariya tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from Baramkela and around 52 km from Raigarh. Lukapara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lukapara is 435606. The village covers a total geographical area of 458.02 hectares and falls under the 496554 pincode. Baramkela is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Lukapara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raigarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Lukapara

As per Census 2011, Lukapara village has a total population of 1,793 people, consisting of 862 males and 931 females. The village has 429 households and a sex ratio of 1,080 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,244 literate and 549 illiterate residents. Additionally, 256 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 147 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lukapara are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,793862931
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1637885
Scheduled Castes (SC)256128128
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1477176
Literate Population1,244659585
Illiterate Population549203346

Nearby Villages of Lukapara

Lukapara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DeogarhSouth-West1.21 km
RajpurSouth-West1.74 km
BoridaEast1.75 km
BhathaliNorth-West1.97 km
BhulumudaSouth-West2.76 km
ThengagudiEast2.94 km
PoratNorth2.95 km
KorraNorth3.19 km
JaipurNorth-East3.49 km
RandidihNorth3.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lukapara

Lukapara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramkela to Lukapara is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Lukapara is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lukapara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Lukapara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Lukapara

Where is Lukapara located?

Lukapara village is located in Sariya Tehsil, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lukapara?

Lukapara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lukapara?

The pincode of Lukapara is 496554.

What is the population of Lukapara?

Lukapara has a total population of 1,793, including 862 males and 931 females.

How many households are there in Lukapara?

There are 429 households in Lukapara.

What is the literacy rate in Lukapara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lukapara is 69.38%. Male literacy is 76.45% and female literacy is 62.84%.