Lailai - Rayagada, Gajapati

Lailai is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Lailai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lailai is 414822. The village covers a total geographical area of 390 hectares and falls under the 761215 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Lailai 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 Lailai

According to the 2011 Census, Lailai village had a total population of 567 people, including 308 males and 259 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 841 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.79%, with male literacy at 57.20% and female literacy at 34.96%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 565.

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

Nearby Villages of Lailai

Lailai 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 Lailai

Lailai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Lailai is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Lailai is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lailai

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

Health Facilities in Lailai

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

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