Loharakani - Paparahandi, Nabarangpur

Loharakani is a village situated in the Paparahandi tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Paparahandi and around 23 km from Nabarangapur . Tumbarla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Loharakani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Loharakani is 427739. The village covers a total geographical area of 644 hectares and falls under the 764071 pincode. Papadahandi is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Loharakani 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 Loharakani

According to the 2011 Census, Loharakani village had a total population of 2,048 people, including 965 males and 1,083 females, living in 474 households. The sex ratio was 1,122 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.29%, with male literacy at 54.17% and female literacy at 37.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 301, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,268.

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

Nearby Villages of Loharakani

Loharakani 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 Loharakani

Loharakani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadapa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Papadahandi to Loharakani is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Loharakani 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 Loharakani

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

Health Facilities in Loharakani

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

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