Lotapani - Barbil, Keonjhar

Lotapani is a village situated in the Barbil tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Bolani and around 68 km from Kendujhar. Bolani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lotapani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lotapani is 385268. The village covers a total geographical area of 287 hectares and falls under the 758037 pincode. Barbil is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Lotapani

According to the 2011 Census, Lotapani village had a total population of 176 people, including 81 males and 95 females, living in 45 households. The sex ratio was 1,173 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 25.35%, with male literacy at 39.68% and female literacy at 13.92%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Lotapani

Lotapani 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 Lotapani

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Lotapani. The nearest railway station is Barbil, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbil to Lotapani is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Lotapani is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lotapani

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

Health Facilities in Lotapani

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

FAQs about Lotapani