Lanka - Patrapur, Ganjam

Lanka is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from Jarada and around 70 km from Chatrapur. Baranga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lanka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lanka is 413299. The village covers a total geographical area of 60 hectares and falls under the 761004 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Lanka

According to the 2011 Census, Lanka village had a total population of 500 people, including 212 males and 288 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 1,358 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.32%, with male literacy at 77.40% and female literacy at 51.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Lanka

Lanka 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 Lanka

Lanka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 142.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Lanka is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Lanka is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lanka

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

Health Facilities in Lanka

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

FAQs about Lanka