Lanjipadar - Rayagada, Gajapati

Lanjipadar is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. S.karadasingi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lanjipadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lanjipadar is 414828. The village covers a total geographical area of 416 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Lanjipadar 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 Lanjipadar

According to the 2011 Census, Lanjipadar village had a total population of 464 people, including 219 males and 245 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 1,119 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.88%, with male literacy at 62.57% and female literacy at 42.45%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 342.

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

Nearby Villages of Lanjipadar

Lanjipadar 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 Lanjipadar

Lanjipadar 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 132.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Lanjipadar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Lanjipadar is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lanjipadar

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

Health Facilities in Lanjipadar

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

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