Lahara - Gopabandhunagar, Mayurbhanj

Lahara is a village situated in the Gopabandhunagar tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Khunta and around 40 km from Baripada. Kusalda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lahara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lahara is 390938. The village covers a total geographical area of 120 hectares and falls under the 757019 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Lahara

According to the 2011 Census, Lahara village had a total population of 1,031 people, including 523 males and 508 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.12%, with male literacy at 73.43% and female literacy at 52.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 108, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 389.

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

Nearby Villages of Lahara

Lahara 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 Lahara

Lahara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Lahara is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Lahara is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lahara

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

Health Facilities in Lahara

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

FAQs about Lahara