Luhasing - Nuagad, Gajapati

Luhasing is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 67 km from R.udaygiri and around 67 km from Paralakhemundi. Paika Antarada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Luhasing village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Luhasing is 414162. The village covers a total geographical area of 281 hectares and falls under the 761214 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 140 km away.

Luhasing 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 Luhasing

As per Census 2011, Luhasing village has a total population of 257 people, consisting of 118 males and 139 females. The village has 51 households and a sex ratio of 1,177 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 53 literate and 204 illiterate residents. Additionally, 255 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Luhasing

Luhasing 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 Luhasing

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Luhasing. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Luhasing is about 140 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Luhasing is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Luhasing

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

Health Facilities in Luhasing

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

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