Lepa - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Lepa is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 124 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Jirabadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lepa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lepa is 410503. The village covers a total geographical area of 92 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Bellaguntha is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Lepa

According to the 2011 Census, Lepa village had a total population of 332 people, including 177 males and 155 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 876 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.57%, with male literacy at 81.65% and female literacy at 60.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Lepa

Lepa 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 Lepa

Lepa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellaguntha to Lepa is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Lepa is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lepa

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

Health Facilities in Lepa

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

FAQs about Lepa