Laxmipur - Sheragada, Ganjam

Laxmipur is a village situated in the Sheragada tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Hinjili and around 50 km from Chatrapur. Alarigada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laxmipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laxmipur is 412310. The village covers a total geographical area of 242 hectares and falls under the 761102 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Laxmipur

According to the 2011 Census, Laxmipur village had a total population of 1,292 people, including 672 males and 620 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.66%, with male literacy at 74.11% and female literacy at 47.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 734, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Laxmipur

Laxmipur 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 Laxmipur

Laxmipur 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 Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Laxmipur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Laxmipur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Laxmipur

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

Health Facilities in Laxmipur

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

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