Langposh - Bamara, Sambalpur

Langposh is a village situated in the Bamara tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 42 km from Mahulpalli and around 100 km from Sambalpur. Mahulpali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Langposh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Langposh is 381410. The village covers a total geographical area of 612 hectares and falls under the 768228 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Langposh

According to the 2011 Census, Langposh village had a total population of 718 people, including 354 males and 364 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.94%, with male literacy at 69.45% and female literacy at 56.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 462.

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

Nearby Villages of Langposh

Langposh 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 Langposh

Public transport in the Langposh is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dharuadihi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Langposh is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Langposh is about 100 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 Langposh

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

Health Facilities in Langposh

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

FAQs about Langposh