Larambha - Patnagarh, Balangir

Larambha is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Larambha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Larambha is 420523. The village covers a total geographical area of 883 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Larambha

As per Census 2011, Larambha village has a total population of 1,638 people, consisting of 793 males and 845 females. The village has 427 households and a sex ratio of 1,065 females per 1,000 males. There are 193 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 922 literate and 716 illiterate residents. Additionally, 204 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 640 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,638793845
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1939499
Scheduled Castes (SC)20496108
Scheduled Tribes (ST)640316324
Literate Population922525397
Illiterate Population716268448

Nearby Villages of Larambha

Larambha 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)
BramhanipaliWest2.12 km
KuturlaEast2.15 km
KanheitalNorth2.62 km
DangbahalNorth-East2.63 km
IndpurSouth-West2.74 km
BurdabahalEast2.78 km
JalpaliSouth-East2.82 km
KhuripaniNorth-West3.02 km
GhasianSouth3.27 km
FatamundaEast3.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Larambha

Larambha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Larambha is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Larambha is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Larambha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Larambha

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

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

FAQs about Larambha

Where is Larambha located?

Larambha village is located in Patnagarh Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Larambha?

Larambha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Larambha?

The pincode of Larambha is 767025.

What is the population of Larambha?

Larambha has a total population of 1,638, including 793 males and 845 females.

How many households are there in Larambha?

There are 427 households in Larambha.

What is the literacy rate in Larambha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Larambha is 56.29%. Male literacy is 66.20% and female literacy is 46.98%.