Lachhamankhunta - Basta, Balasore

Lachhamankhunta is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Rupsa and around 26 km from Baleshwar. Gadpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lachhamankhunta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lachhamankhunta is 392619. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 756028 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Lachhamankhunta

According to the 2011 Census, Lachhamankhunta village had a total population of 2,497 people, including 1,233 males and 1,264 females, living in 523 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.03%, with male literacy at 58.54% and female literacy at 39.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,352.

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

Nearby Villages of Lachhamankhunta

Lachhamankhunta 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 Lachhamankhunta

Lachhamankhunta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thakurtola, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Lachhamankhunta is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Lachhamankhunta is about 26 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 Lachhamankhunta

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

Health Facilities in Lachhamankhunta

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

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