Lekhanpur - Begunia, Khordha

Lekhanpur is a village situated in the Begunia tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Khordha and around 25 km from Khordha . Orabarasingh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lekhanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lekhanpur is 407306. The village covers a total geographical area of 79 hectares and falls under the 752055 pincode. Banki is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Lekhanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Lekhanpur village had a total population of 261 people, including 127 males and 134 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.67%, with male literacy at 90.00% and female literacy at 75.65%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Lekhanpur

Lekhanpur 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 Lekhanpur

Lekhanpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kaipada Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banki to Lekhanpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Lekhanpur is about 25 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 Lekhanpur

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

Health Facilities in Lekhanpur

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

FAQs about Lekhanpur