Minapai - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Minapai is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakshmipur and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kutinga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Minapai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Minapai is 428515. The village covers a total geographical area of 180 hectares and falls under the 765013 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Minapai 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 Minapai

As per Census 2011, Minapai village has a total population of 898 people, consisting of 277 males and 621 females. The village has 163 households and a sex ratio of 2,241 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 348 literate and 550 illiterate residents. Additionally, 62 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 820 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Minapai

Minapai 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 Minapai

Public transport in the Minapai is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Laxmipur Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Minapai is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Minapai is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Minapai

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

Health Facilities in Minapai

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

FAQs about Minapai