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

According to the 2011 Census, Lakarakhola village had a total population of 53 people, including 31 males and 22 females, living in 9 households. The sex ratio was 710 females per 1,000 males. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

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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