Lanka

Lanka is a village located in Jarada tehsil of Ganjam district in Odisha, India. It is situated 48km away from sub-district headquarter Jarada (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Chatrapur. As per 2009 stats, Baranga is the gram panchayat of Lanka village.

Lanka has its own place in the vibrant Ganjam region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Lanka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Lanka is 413299. The village spans a total geographical area of 60 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 761004. Brahmapur is nearest town to Lanka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 46km away.

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Population of Lanka

Below is a concise population overview of Lanka as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 500 212 288
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 86 35 51
Scheduled Castes (SC) 11 4 7
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 258 137 121
Illiterate Population 242 75 167

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Lanka village:

  • The total population of Lanka village is around 500, including approximately 212 males and 288 females, with a sex ratio of 1358 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 86 children aged 0–6 years in Lanka village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Lanka village has 11 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Lanka village is about 51.60%, with male literacy at 64.62% and female literacy at 42.01%.
  • There are around 113 households in Lanka village.

Connectivity of Lanka

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Lanka. As per the 2011 stats, Lanka had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Lanka

Knowing the nearby villages of Lanka helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Lanka.

Boribada Antrasingi Gopalpalli Babanapur Santospur Sarathicharanpur Krishnacharanapur Sunnaredi Laxmipur Subarnapur Narasinghapur

Frequently Asked Questions about Lanka

Where is Lanka located?
Lanka village is situated in Jarada Tehsil, within the Ganjam district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Lanka?
The Gram Panchayat of Lanka is Baranga (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Lanka?
The pincode of Lanka is 761004, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Lanka as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Lanka is 500, with 212 males and 288 females.
How many households are there in Lanka as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Lanka village has a total of 113 households.
What is the literacy rate in Lanka as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Lanka is 51.60%. The male literacy rate is 64.62%, while the female literacy rate is 42.01%.