Lochapali - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Lochapali is a village situated in the Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhenkanal Sadar and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kaimati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lochapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lochapali is 403270. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 759027 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Lochapali

According to the 2011 Census, Lochapali village had a total population of 682 people, including 346 males and 336 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.76%, with male literacy at 63.61% and female literacy at 41.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 98, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 470.

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

Nearby Villages of Lochapali

Lochapali 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 Lochapali

Lochapali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Joranda Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Lochapali is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Lochapali is about 12 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 Lochapali

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

Health Facilities in Lochapali

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

FAQs about Lochapali