Lakshanasahi - Khunta, Mayurbhanj

Lakshanasahi is a village situated in the Khunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khunta and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Laxanasahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakshanasahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakshanasahi is 390776. The village covers a total geographical area of 61 hectares and falls under the 757075 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Lakshanasahi

As per Census 2011, Lakshanasahi village has a total population of 693 people, consisting of 373 males and 320 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 857 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 378 literate and 315 illiterate residents. Additionally, 546 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population693373320
Child Population (0–6 yrs)824537
Scheduled Tribes (ST)546289257
Literate Population378246132
Illiterate Population315127188

Nearby Villages of Lakshanasahi

Lakshanasahi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TambagadiSouth-West0.42 km
KantamaraWest1.36 km
SirishchandrapurWest1.59 km
MahalibasaNorth-West1.92 km
KulbandhaSouth2.33 km
MadhupurNorth2.34 km
BetnaSouth-East2.45 km
BangraSouth-West2.60 km
KenduhataSouth-East2.67 km
AgnikumariNorth-West2.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lakshanasahi

Lakshanasahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baripada, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Lakshanasahi is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Lakshanasahi is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakshanasahi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Lakshanasahi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Lakshanasahi

Where is Lakshanasahi located?

Lakshanasahi village is located in Khunta Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lakshanasahi?

The Gram Panchayat of Lakshanasahi is Laxanasahi.

What is the pincode of Lakshanasahi?

The pincode of Lakshanasahi is 757075.

What is the population of Lakshanasahi?

Lakshanasahi has a total population of 693, including 373 males and 320 females.

How many households are there in Lakshanasahi?

There are 152 households in Lakshanasahi.

What is the literacy rate in Lakshanasahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lakshanasahi is 54.55%. Male literacy is 65.95% and female literacy is 41.25%.