Koijhankar - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Koijhankar is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakshmipur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Burja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koijhankar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koijhankar is 428519. The village covers a total geographical area of 66 hectares and falls under the 765013 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Koijhankar 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 Koijhankar

According to the 2011 Census, Koijhankar village had a total population of 79 people, including 44 males and 35 females, living in 14 households. The sex ratio was 795 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 12.50%, with male literacy at 23.33%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Koijhankar

Koijhankar 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 Koijhankar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Koijhankar. The nearest railway station is Laxmipur Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Koijhankar is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Koijhankar 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 Koijhankar

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

Health Facilities in Koijhankar

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

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