Laindamal - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Laindamal is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rairakhol and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Badbahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laindamal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laindamal is 382462. The village covers a total geographical area of 412 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Laindamal

As per Census 2011, Laindamal village has a total population of 600 people, consisting of 291 males and 309 females. The village has 129 households and a sex ratio of 1,061 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 370 literate and 230 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 166 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Laindamal

Laindamal 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 Laindamal

Laindamal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rairakhol, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Laindamal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Laindamal is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Laindamal

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

Health Facilities in Laindamal

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

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