Lodhani - Parajang, Dhenkanal

Lodhani is a village situated in the Parajang tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parajang and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Lodhani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lodhani is 402285. The village covers a total geographical area of 2355 hectares and falls under the 759120 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Lodhani

As per Census 2011, Lodhani village has a total population of 3,036 people, consisting of 1,481 males and 1,555 females. The village has 780 households and a sex ratio of 1,049 females per 1,000 males. There are 283 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,031 literate and 1,005 illiterate residents. Additionally, 710 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Lodhani

Lodhani 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 Lodhani

Lodhani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Burhapanka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Lodhani is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Lodhani is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lodhani

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

Health Facilities in Lodhani

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

FAQs about Lodhani