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

As per Census 2011, Luhapank village has a total population of 682 people, consisting of 324 males and 358 females. The village has 168 households and a sex ratio of 1,104 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 465 literate and 217 illiterate residents. Additionally, 159 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 16 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Luhapank