Lamanda - Machh Kund, Koraput

Lamanda is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 68 km from Nandapur and around 56 km from Koraput. Banamaliput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lamanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lamanda is 429814. The village covers a total geographical area of 319 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Lamanda 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 Lamanda

As per Census 2011, Lamanda village has a total population of 446 people, consisting of 205 males and 241 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 1,175 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 198 literate and 248 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 93 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Lamanda

Lamanda 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 Lamanda

Public transport in the Lamanda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Lamanda is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Lamanda is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lamanda

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

Health Facilities in Lamanda

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

FAQs about Lamanda