Lanjigarh - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Lanjigarh is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanjigarh and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Lanjigarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lanjigarh is 422987. The village covers a total geographical area of 479 hectares and falls under the 766027 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Lanjigarh

As per Census 2011, Lanjigarh village has a total population of 4,371 people, consisting of 2,355 males and 2,016 females. The village has 988 households and a sex ratio of 856 females per 1,000 males. There are 669 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,469 literate and 1,902 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,080 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 648 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lanjigarh are given below:

Nearby Villages of Lanjigarh

Lanjigarh 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 Lanjigarh

Lanjigarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Lanjigarh is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Lanjigarh is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lanjigarh

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

Health Facilities in Lanjigarh

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

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