Lurena - Mainpat, Surguja

Lurena is a village situated in the Mainpat tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narbadapur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Lurena village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lurena is 433549. The village covers a total geographical area of 556.7 hectares and falls under the 497001 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Lurena village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sitapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Surguja Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lurena

According to the 2011 Census, Lurena village had a total population of 1,514 people, including 700 males and 814 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 1,163 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.02%, with male literacy at 57.02% and female literacy at 47.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,025.

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

Nearby Villages of Lurena

Lurena 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 Lurena

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Lurena. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Lurena is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Lurena is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lurena

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

Health Facilities in Lurena

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

FAQs about Lurena