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

As per Census 2011, Lepa village has a total population of 332 people, consisting of 177 males and 155 females. The village has 83 households and a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 214 literate and 118 illiterate residents. Additionally, 95 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lepa are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population332177155
Child Population (0–6 yrs)331914
Scheduled Castes (SC)954748
Literate Population21412985
Illiterate Population1184870

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JirabadiNorth-West0.69 km
RanibhumiSouth-West1.17 km
PalapadaNorth-East1.52 km
PantiamaWest1.58 km
BudurunguSouth-East1.85 km
ChelakhaiNorth-East2.06 km
DhodapalliSouth2.17 km
BhuktabhumiSouth-West2.21 km
SisundaEast2.50 km
CharikoniaNorth2.83 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Lepa

Where is Lepa located?

Lepa village is located in Jagannath Prasad Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lepa?

The Gram Panchayat of Lepa is Jirabadi.

What is the pincode of Lepa?

The pincode of Lepa is 761121.

What is the population of Lepa?

Lepa has a total population of 332, including 177 males and 155 females.

How many households are there in Lepa?

There are 83 households in Lepa.

What is the literacy rate in Lepa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lepa is 64.46%. Male literacy is 72.88% and female literacy is 54.84%.