Laumal - Rengali, Sambalpur

Laumal is a village situated in the Rengali tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Katarbaga and around 35 km from Sambalpur. Katarbaga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laumal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laumal is 381661. The village covers a total geographical area of 40 hectares and falls under the 768212 pincode. Sambalpur is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Laumal

According to the 2011 Census, Laumal village had a total population of 400 people, including 207 males and 193 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.37%, with male literacy at 72.16% and female literacy at 56.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 234, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Laumal

Laumal 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 Laumal

Laumal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rengali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sambalpur to Laumal is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Laumal is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Laumal

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

Health Facilities in Laumal

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

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