Lahunipada - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Lahunipada is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Lahunipara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lahunipada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lahunipada is 384849. The village covers a total geographical area of 77 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Lahunipada

According to the 2011 Census, Lahunipada village had a total population of 1,697 people, including 888 males and 809 females, living in 412 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.80%, with male literacy at 91.78% and female literacy at 77.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 157, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 219.

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

Nearby Villages of Lahunipada

Lahunipada 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 Lahunipada

Lahunipada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Lahunipada is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Lahunipada is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lahunipada

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

Health Facilities in Lahunipada

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

FAQs about Lahunipada