Luhapank - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Luhapank is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rairakhol and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Luhapank village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Luhapank is 382416. The village covers a total geographical area of 370 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Luhapank 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 Luhapank

According to the 2011 Census, Luhapank village had a total population of 682 people, including 324 males and 358 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 1,105 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.86%, with male literacy at 85.22% and female literacy at 67.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 159, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Luhapank

Luhapank 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 Luhapank

Luhapank is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rairakhol, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Luhapank is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Luhapank is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Luhapank

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

Health Facilities in Luhapank

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

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