Likhiria - Tusura, Balangir

Likhiria is a village situated in the Tusura tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Tushura and around 30 km from Balangir. Rusuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Likhiria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Likhiria is 420425. The village covers a total geographical area of 269 hectares and falls under the 767030 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Likhiria

As per Census 2011, Likhiria village has a total population of 1,123 people, consisting of 554 males and 569 females. The village has 291 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 626 literate and 497 illiterate residents. Additionally, 153 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 819 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Likhiria

Likhiria 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 Likhiria

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Likhiria. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 3.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Likhiria is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Likhiria is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Likhiria

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

Health Facilities in Likhiria

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

FAQs about Likhiria