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

As per Census 2011, Lenda village has a total population of 1,283 people, consisting of 660 males and 623 females. The village has 337 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 849 literate and 434 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 193 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,283660623
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1256164
Scheduled Castes (SC)1185563
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1939994
Literate Population849489360
Illiterate Population434171263

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AinthapaliSouth-East1.60 km
JulatNorth-East1.61 km
AmbapatraWest1.68 km
BahiapadarNorth-West1.70 km
KadalipaliSouth-East2.10 km
GadgaddalaSouth-West2.34 km
KusanpuriNorth-West2.45 km
DhirpurSouth-East3.17 km
BagbadiNorth-East3.21 km
KanbarEast3.34 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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 Lenda

Where is Lenda located?

Lenda village is located in Barpali Tehsil, Bargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lenda?

Lenda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lenda?

The pincode of Lenda is 768029.

What is the population of Lenda?

Lenda has a total population of 1,283, including 660 males and 623 females.

How many households are there in Lenda?

There are 337 households in Lenda.

What is the literacy rate in Lenda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lenda is 66.17%. Male literacy is 74.09% and female literacy is 57.78%.