Laxmiposi - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Laxmiposi is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 178 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Talapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laxmiposi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laxmiposi is 389056. The village covers a total geographical area of 218 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Laxmiposi

According to the 2011 Census, Laxmiposi village had a total population of 329 people, including 168 males and 161 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.03%, with male literacy at 61.07% and female literacy at 40.43%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 324.

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

Nearby Villages of Laxmiposi

Laxmiposi 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 Laxmiposi

Laxmiposi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Laxmiposi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Laxmiposi is about 178 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Laxmiposi

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

Health Facilities in Laxmiposi

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

FAQs about Laxmiposi