Loharapali - Khariar, Nuapada

Loharapali is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Gadramunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Loharapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Loharapali is 421998. The village covers a total geographical area of 110 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Loharapali 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 Loharapali

According to the 2011 Census, Loharapali village had a total population of 868 people, including 439 males and 429 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.44%, with male literacy at 90.59% and female literacy at 74.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Loharapali

Loharapali 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 Loharapali

Public transport in the Loharapali 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 40.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Loharapali is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Loharapali is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Loharapali

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

Health Facilities in Loharapali

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

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