Luhagudi - Mohana, Gajapati

Luhagudi is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Luhagudi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Luhagudi is 413775. The village covers a total geographical area of 362 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Luhagudi 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 Luhagudi

According to the 2011 Census, Luhagudi village had a total population of 926 people, including 465 males and 461 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.30%, with male literacy at 69.87% and female literacy at 52.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 377, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 89.

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

Nearby Villages of Luhagudi

Luhagudi 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 Luhagudi

Luhagudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Luhagudi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Luhagudi is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Luhagudi

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

Health Facilities in Luhagudi

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

FAQs about Luhagudi