Lamkheta - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Lamkheta is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Charamal and around 44 km from Sambalpur. Mochibahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lamkheta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lamkheta is 382295. The village covers a total geographical area of 317 hectares and falls under the 768105 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Lamkheta 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 Lamkheta

As per Census 2011, Lamkheta village has a total population of 79 people, consisting of 37 males and 42 females. The village has 24 households and a sex ratio of 1,135 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 48 literate and 31 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population793742
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1578
Scheduled Tribes (ST)341519
Literate Population482523
Illiterate Population311219

Nearby Villages of Lamkheta

Lamkheta 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LadladaWest1.29 km
AmbdarSouth-East1.42 km
MochibahalNorth-West2.06 km
KulihabahalSouth2.58 km
RasibedaEast3.92 km
GargadbahalSouth-West4.46 km
BrahmanipaliNorth-West4.65 km
DoliberniSouth-East4.78 km
BadpalSouth-West4.81 km
SaiberniWest5.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lamkheta

Public transport in the Lamkheta is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Lamkheta is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Lamkheta is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lamkheta

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Lamkheta

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Lamkheta

Where is Lamkheta located?

Lamkheta village is located in Rairakhol Tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lamkheta?

The Gram Panchayat of Lamkheta is Mochibahal.

What is the pincode of Lamkheta?

The pincode of Lamkheta is 768105.

What is the population of Lamkheta?

Lamkheta has a total population of 79, including 37 males and 42 females.

How many households are there in Lamkheta?

There are 24 households in Lamkheta.

What is the literacy rate in Lamkheta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lamkheta is 60.76%. Male literacy is 67.57% and female literacy is 54.76%.