Lorada - Rayagada, Gajapati
Lorada is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Karadasingi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lorada village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Lorada is 414813. The village covers a total geographical area of 64 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Lorada 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.
Nearby Villages of Lorada
Lorada is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Lorada
Lorada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within 1-2 km of Lorada.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 1-2 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Lorada is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Lorada is about 25 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 Lorada
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lorada village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Lorada
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lorada village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Lorada
Where is Lorada located?
Lorada village is located in Rayagada Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Lorada?
The Gram Panchayat of Lorada is Karadasingi.
What is the pincode of Lorada?
The pincode of Lorada is 761212.