Lanja - R.Udayagiri, Gajapati

Lanja is a village situated in the R.Udayagiri tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from R.udaygiri and around 140 km from Paralakhemundi. Sialilati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lanja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lanja is 414055. The village covers a total geographical area of 518 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 92 km away.

Lanja 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 Lanja

As per Census 2011, Lanja village has a total population of 180 people, consisting of 94 males and 86 females. The village has 38 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2 literate and 178 illiterate residents. Additionally, 179 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Lanja

Lanja 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 Lanja

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Lanja. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Lanja is about 92 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Lanja is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lanja

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

Health Facilities in Lanja

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

FAQs about Lanja