Lemdhar - Bijepur, Bargarh

Lemdhar is a village situated in the Bijepur tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijepur and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Budapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lemdhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lemdhar is 380326. The village covers a total geographical area of 432 hectares and falls under the 768032 pincode. Barpali is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Lemdhar

As per Census 2011, Lemdhar village has a total population of 1,555 people, consisting of 768 males and 787 females. The village has 386 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 159 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 983 literate and 572 illiterate residents. Additionally, 295 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 256 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Lemdhar

Lemdhar 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 Lemdhar

Lemdhar 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 53.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barpali to Lemdhar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Lemdhar is about 37 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 Lemdhar

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

Health Facilities in Lemdhar

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

FAQs about Lemdhar