Lapada - Bamara, Sambalpur

Lapada is a village situated in the Bamara tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Mahulpalli and around 68 km from Sambalpur. Jarabaga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lapada is 381368. The village covers a total geographical area of 421 hectares and falls under the 768228 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Lapada 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 Lapada

According to the 2011 Census, Lapada village had a total population of 636 people, including 314 males and 322 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.03%, with male literacy at 77.19% and female literacy at 52.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 391.

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

Nearby Villages of Lapada

Lapada 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 Lapada

Public transport in the Lapada is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tangarmunda, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Lapada is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Lapada is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lapada

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

Health Facilities in Lapada

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

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