Lakhpadar - Narala, Kalahandi

Lakhpadar is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bhimkela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakhpadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhpadar is 422739. The village covers a total geographical area of 274 hectares and falls under the 766101 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Lakhpadar 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 Lakhpadar

According to the 2011 Census, Lakhpadar village had a total population of 1,574 people, including 814 males and 760 females, living in 405 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.73%, with male literacy at 85.81% and female literacy at 58.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 349, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakhpadar

Lakhpadar 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 Lakhpadar

Lakhpadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Lakhpadar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Lakhpadar is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakhpadar

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

Health Facilities in Lakhpadar

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

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