Lodhachua - Ranapur, Nayagarh

Lodhachua is a village situated in the Ranapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranapur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Lodhachua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lodhachua is 406828. The village covers a total geographical area of 227 hectares and falls under the 752026 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Lodhachua

According to the 2011 Census, Lodhachua village had a total population of 1,389 people, including 712 males and 677 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.21%, with male literacy at 97.97% and female literacy at 82.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Lodhachua

Lodhachua 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 Lodhachua

Lodhachua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhusandpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Lodhachua is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lodhachua

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

Health Facilities in Lodhachua

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

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