Ludru - Mohana, Gajapati

Ludru is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 121 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Merapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ludru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ludru is 413792. The village covers a total geographical area of 310 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Ludru

According to the 2011 Census, Ludru village had a total population of 461 people, including 177 males and 284 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 1,605 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.71%, with male literacy at 89.66% and female literacy at 75.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 271.

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

Nearby Villages of Ludru

Ludru 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 Ludru

Public transport in the Ludru is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Ludru is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Ludru is about 121 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ludru

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

Health Facilities in Ludru

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

FAQs about Ludru