Loba - Gumma, Gajapati

Loba is a village situated in the Gumma tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Serango and around 23 km from Paralakhemundi. Porida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Loba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Loba is 414446. The village covers a total geographical area of 423 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Kashinagara is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Loba

As per Census 2011, Loba village has a total population of 402 people, consisting of 210 males and 192 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 175 literate and 227 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 339 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Loba

Loba 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 Loba

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Loba. The nearest railway station is Hadobhangi Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kashinagara to Loba is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Loba is about 23 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 Loba

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

Health Facilities in Loba

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

FAQs about Loba