Lokipur - Chilika, Khordha

Lokipur is a village situated in the Chilika tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Balugaon and around 51 km from Khordha . Haripur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lokipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lokipur is 408193. The village covers a total geographical area of 69 hectares and falls under the 752030 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Lokipur

According to the 2011 Census, Lokipur village had a total population of 351 people, including 169 males and 182 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.87%, with male literacy at 86.75% and female literacy at 73.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Lokipur

Lokipur 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 Lokipur

Lokipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangadharpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Lokipur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Lokipur is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lokipur

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

Health Facilities in Lokipur

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

FAQs about Lokipur