Lenja - Boipariguda, Koraput

Lenja is a village situated in the Boipariguda tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boipariguda and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Mohuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lenja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lenja is 429322. The village covers a total geographical area of 633 hectares and falls under the 764043 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 122 km away.

Lenja village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Lenja

According to the 2011 Census, Lenja village had a total population of 508 people, including 254 males and 254 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.93%, with male literacy at 63.08% and female literacy at 24.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 192, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 282.

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

Nearby Villages of Lenja

Lenja 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 Lenja

Lenja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paliba, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Lenja is about 122 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Lenja 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 Lenja

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

Health Facilities in Lenja

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

FAQs about Lenja