Lunahandi - Athmallik, Angul

Lunahandi is a village situated in the Athmallik tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Athmallik and around 105 km from Anugul . Lunahandi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lunahandi is 404801. The village covers a total geographical area of 518 hectares and falls under the 759125 pincode. Athamallik is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Lunahandi

As per Census 2011, Lunahandi village has a total population of 1,076 people, consisting of 521 males and 555 females. The village has 268 households and a sex ratio of 1,065 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 792 literate and 284 illiterate residents. Additionally, 381 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Lunahandi

Lunahandi 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 Lunahandi

Lunahandi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bamur, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athamallik to Lunahandi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Lunahandi 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 Lunahandi

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

Health Facilities in Lunahandi

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

FAQs about Lunahandi