Leddingi - Bandhugaon, Koraput

Leddingi is a village situated in the Bandhugaon tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bandhugaon and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Jaguguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Leddingi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Leddingi is 428731. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 764027 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Leddingi

As per Census 2011, Leddingi village has a total population of 702 people, consisting of 329 males and 373 females. The village has 147 households and a sex ratio of 1,133 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 133 literate and 569 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 658 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Leddingi

Leddingi 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 Leddingi

Leddingi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jimidipeta, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Leddingi is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Leddingi is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Leddingi

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

Health Facilities in Leddingi

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

FAQs about Leddingi