Luni - Odapada, Dhenkanal

Luni is a village situated in the Odapada tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Dhenkanal Sadar and around 12 km from Dhenkanal. Indipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Luni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Luni is 403308. The village covers a total geographical area of 78 hectares and falls under the 759025 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Luni

According to the 2011 Census, Luni village had a total population of 948 people, including 515 males and 433 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 841 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.04%, with male literacy at 93.83% and female literacy at 81.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Luni

Luni 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 Luni

Luni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dandi Mal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Luni is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Luni

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

Health Facilities in Luni

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

FAQs about Luni