Lekapanka - Surada, Ganjam

Lekapanka is a village situated in the Surada tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 72 km from Badagada and around 144 km from Chatrapur. Gouda Gotha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lekapanka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lekapanka is 411074. The village covers a total geographical area of 557 hectares and falls under the 761109 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 94 km away.

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

Population of Lekapanka

According to the 2011 Census, Lekapanka village had a total population of 353 people, including 167 males and 186 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,114 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 26.57%, with male literacy at 27.69% and female literacy at 25.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 236.

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

Nearby Villages of Lekapanka

Lekapanka 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 Lekapanka

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Lekapanka. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Lekapanka is about 94 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Lekapanka is about 144 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lekapanka

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

Health Facilities in Lekapanka

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

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