Lunia - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Lunia is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Hatina serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lunia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lunia is 396011. The village covers a total geographical area of 39 hectares and falls under the 754225 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Lunia

As per Census 2011, Lunia village has a total population of 95 people, consisting of 45 males and 50 females. The village has 21 households and a sex ratio of 1,111 females per 1,000 males. There are 6 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 80 literate and 15 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Lunia

Lunia 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 Lunia

Lunia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Lunia is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Lunia is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lunia

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

Health Facilities in Lunia

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

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