Lakarakhola - Muniguda, Rayagada

Lakarakhola is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 111 km from Ambadala and around 102 km from Rayagada . Ambadala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakarakhola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakarakhola is 424674. The village covers a total geographical area of 93 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

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

Population of Lakarakhola

As per Census 2011, Lakarakhola village has a total population of 53 people, consisting of 31 males and 22 females. The village has 9 households and a sex ratio of 709 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 53 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lakarakhola are given below:

Nearby Villages of Lakarakhola

Lakarakhola 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 Lakarakhola

Public transport in the Lakarakhola is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambodala, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Lakarakhola is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Lakarakhola is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakarakhola

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

Health Facilities in Lakarakhola

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

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