Labanipur - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Labanipur is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Taljaring serves as the Gram Panchayat for Labanipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Labanipur is 423692. The village covers a total geographical area of 348 hectares and falls under the 766002 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Labanipur

According to the 2011 Census, Labanipur village had a total population of 978 people, including 485 males and 493 females, living in 249 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.05%, with male literacy at 81.38% and female literacy at 54.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 261, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 472.

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

Nearby Villages of Labanipur

Labanipur 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 Labanipur

Labanipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Labanipur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Labanipur is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Labanipur

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

Health Facilities in Labanipur

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

FAQs about Labanipur