Lokanathapur - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Lokanathapur is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Badasuanlo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lokanathapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lokanathapur is 402362. The village covers a total geographical area of 423 hectares and falls under the 759039 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Lokanathapur

According to the 2011 Census, Lokanathapur village had a total population of 641 people, including 332 males and 309 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.12%, with male literacy at 94.56% and female literacy at 81.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 200.

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

Nearby Villages of Lokanathapur

Lokanathapur 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 Lokanathapur

Lokanathapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sadashibapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Lokanathapur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Lokanathapur is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lokanathapur

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

Health Facilities in Lokanathapur

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

FAQs about Lokanathapur