Lodi - Paparahandi, Nabarangpur

Lodi is a village situated in the Paparahandi tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Paparahandi and around 45 km from Nabarangapur . Majhiguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lodi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lodi is 427710. The village covers a total geographical area of 552 hectares and falls under the 764071 pincode. Papadahandi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Lodi

According to the 2011 Census, Lodi village had a total population of 943 people, including 473 males and 470 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.82%, with male literacy at 59.08% and female literacy at 26.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 110, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 305.

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

Nearby Villages of Lodi

Lodi 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 Lodi

Lodi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charamula Kusum, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Papadahandi to Lodi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Lodi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lodi

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

Health Facilities in Lodi

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

FAQs about Lodi