Lehanga - Begunia, Khordha

Lehanga is a village situated in the Begunia tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Begunia and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Dingara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lehanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lehanga is 407209. The village covers a total geographical area of 271 hectares and falls under the 752062 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Lehanga

As per Census 2011, Lehanga village has a total population of 638 people, consisting of 334 males and 304 females. The village has 153 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 517 literate and 121 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population638334304
Child Population (0–6 yrs)633429
Literate Population517275242
Illiterate Population1215962

Nearby Villages of Lehanga

Lehanga 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhuasunipatanaNorth1.14 km
ChutipalangaNorth-East1.46 km
BarapadaSouth-East1.73 km
ParsurampurWest1.74 km
GodiNorth-East2.02 km
Hemantapur PatnaSouth2.31 km
ChandiapalaNorth-West2.33 km
DingarWest2.54 km
KokasinghSouth-East2.58 km
DakhineswarSouth2.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lehanga

Lehanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhaulimuhan, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Lehanga is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Lehanga is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lehanga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Lehanga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Lehanga

Where is Lehanga located?

Lehanga village is located in Begunia Tehsil, Khordha district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lehanga?

The Gram Panchayat of Lehanga is Dingara.

What is the pincode of Lehanga?

The pincode of Lehanga is 752062.

What is the population of Lehanga?

Lehanga has a total population of 638, including 334 males and 304 females.

How many households are there in Lehanga?

There are 153 households in Lehanga.

What is the literacy rate in Lehanga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lehanga is 81.03%. Male literacy is 82.34% and female literacy is 79.61%.