Lengama - Dharakote, Ganjam

Lengama is a village situated in the Dharakote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 70 km from Badagada and around 85 km from Chatrapur. Manikyapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lengama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lengama is 411133. The village covers a total geographical area of 218 hectares and falls under the 761109 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Lengama village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sanakhemundi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aska Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lengama

According to the 2011 Census, Lengama village had a total population of 736 people, including 376 males and 360 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.71%, with male literacy at 76.87% and female literacy at 42.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 288.

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

Nearby Villages of Lengama

Lengama 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 Lengama

Lengama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Lengama is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Lengama is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lengama

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

Health Facilities in Lengama

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

FAQs about Lengama