Lokapada - Aali, Kendrapara

Lokapada is a village situated in the Aali tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aali and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Demal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lokapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lokapada is 396112. The village covers a total geographical area of 133 hectares and falls under the 754219 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Lokapada

According to the 2011 Census, Lokapada village had a total population of 2,003 people, including 1,009 males and 994 females, living in 419 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.50%, with male literacy at 94.50% and female literacy at 84.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Lokapada

Lokapada 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 Lokapada

Lokapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baudpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Lokapada is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Lokapada is about 35 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 Lokapada

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

Health Facilities in Lokapada

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

FAQs about Lokapada