Luhajore - Narala, Kalahandi

Luhajore is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Gadebandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Luhajore village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Luhajore is 422816. The village covers a total geographical area of 74 hectares and falls under the 766110 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Luhajore 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 Luhajore

As per Census 2011, Luhajore village has a total population of 86 people, consisting of 39 males and 47 females. The village has 25 households and a sex ratio of 1,205 females per 1,000 males. There are 10 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 49 literate and 37 illiterate residents. Additionally, 8 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Luhajore

Luhajore 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 Luhajore

Luhajore is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is G. Ramchandrapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Luhajore is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Luhajore is about 26 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 Luhajore

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

Health Facilities in Luhajore

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

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