Lodijodi - Boriguma, Koraput

Lodijodi is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boriguma and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Jujhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lodijodi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lodijodi is 428214. The village covers a total geographical area of 435 hectares and falls under the 764056 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Lodijodi

As per Census 2011, Lodijodi village has a total population of 1,165 people, consisting of 573 males and 592 females. The village has 311 households and a sex ratio of 1,033 females per 1,000 males. There are 215 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 368 literate and 797 illiterate residents. Additionally, 113 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 439 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Lodijodi

Lodijodi 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 Lodijodi

Lodijodi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maligura, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Lodijodi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Lodijodi is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lodijodi

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

Health Facilities in Lodijodi

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

FAQs about Lodijodi