Lakhguda - Narala, Kalahandi

Lakhguda is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Rupra Road serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakhguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhguda is 422737. The village covers a total geographical area of 175 hectares and falls under the 766101 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Lakhguda

According to the 2011 Census, Lakhguda village had a total population of 633 people, including 331 males and 302 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.53%, with male literacy at 82.35% and female literacy at 61.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 111.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakhguda

Lakhguda 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 Lakhguda

Lakhguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Lakhguda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Lakhguda is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakhguda

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

Health Facilities in Lakhguda

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

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