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

As per Census 2011, Lokipur village has a total population of 351 people, consisting of 169 males and 182 females. The village has 69 households and a sex ratio of 1,076 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 246 literate and 105 illiterate residents. Additionally, 101 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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