Lachhipur - Khariar, Nuapada

Lachhipur is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Baddohel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lachhipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lachhipur is 422017. The village covers a total geographical area of 227 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Lachhipur

According to the 2011 Census, Lachhipur village had a total population of 998 people, including 470 males and 528 females, living in 259 households. The sex ratio was 1,123 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.09%, with male literacy at 66.58% and female literacy at 42.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Lachhipur

Lachhipur 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 Lachhipur

Lachhipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Lachhipur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Lachhipur is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lachhipur

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

Health Facilities in Lachhipur

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

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