Lunahar - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Lunahar is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Sainkul and around 95 km from Kendujhar. Taruan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lunahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lunahar is 387344. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 758043 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Lunahar

As per Census 2011, Lunahar village has a total population of 607 people, consisting of 294 males and 313 females. The village has 128 households and a sex ratio of 1,064 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 447 literate and 160 illiterate residents. Additionally, 55 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 22 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Lunahar

Lunahar 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 Lunahar

Lunahar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baitarani Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Lunahar is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Lunahar is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lunahar

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

Health Facilities in Lunahar

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

FAQs about Lunahar