Laxshmannath - Jaleswar, Balasore

Laxshmannath is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Jaleswar and around 63 km from Baleshwar. Lakhannath serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laxshmannath village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laxshmannath is 391419. The village covers a total geographical area of 98 hectares and falls under the 756087 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Laxshmannath

As per Census 2011, Laxshmannath village has a total population of 1,367 people, consisting of 692 males and 675 females. The village has 311 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 934 literate and 433 illiterate residents. Additionally, 355 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 238 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,367692675
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1498069
Scheduled Castes (SC)355176179
Scheduled Tribes (ST)238118120
Literate Population934507427
Illiterate Population433185248

Nearby Villages of Laxshmannath

Laxshmannath 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)
BirispurSouth0.75 km
KundulichakWest1.44 km
Jaduraypatna Alias KishornagarpatnaSouth-East1.45 km
SrirampurNorth1.66 km
GabarghataNorth-East1.76 km
NarayanpurNorth-West1.80 km
Kismat LakshmannathEast1.82 km
RanighatiSouth2.06 km
BajarsulSouth-West2.20 km
KismatgopSouth-East2.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Laxshmannath

Laxshmannath is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lakshannath Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Laxshmannath is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Laxshmannath is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Laxshmannath

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Laxshmannath

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

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

FAQs about Laxshmannath

Where is Laxshmannath located?

Laxshmannath village is located in Jaleswar Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Laxshmannath?

The Gram Panchayat of Laxshmannath is Lakhannath.

What is the pincode of Laxshmannath?

The pincode of Laxshmannath is 756087.

What is the population of Laxshmannath?

Laxshmannath has a total population of 1,367, including 692 males and 675 females.

How many households are there in Laxshmannath?

There are 311 households in Laxshmannath.

What is the literacy rate in Laxshmannath?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Laxshmannath is 68.32%. Male literacy is 73.27% and female literacy is 63.26%.