Lenda - Barpali, Bargarh

Lenda is a village situated in the Barpali tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Barapali and around 23 km from Bargarh. Lenda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lenda is 380434. The village covers a total geographical area of 268 hectares and falls under the 768029 pincode. Barpali is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Lenda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bargarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Lenda

According to the 2011 Census, Lenda village had a total population of 1,283 people, including 660 males and 623 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.32%, with male literacy at 81.64% and female literacy at 64.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 193.

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

Nearby Villages of Lenda

Lenda 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 Lenda

Lenda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barpali to Lenda is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Lenda is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lenda

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

Health Facilities in Lenda

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

FAQs about Lenda