Lunga - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Lunga is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from Mahulapada and around 56 km from Sundargarh. Daleisara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lunga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lunga is 385239. The village covers a total geographical area of 425 hectares and falls under the 770037 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

Lunga 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 Lunga

According to the 2011 Census, Lunga village had a total population of 542 people, including 274 males and 268 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.95%, with male literacy at 66.82% and female literacy at 47.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 515.

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

Nearby Villages of Lunga

Lunga 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 Lunga

Public transport in the Lunga is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Lunga is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Lunga is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lunga

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

Health Facilities in Lunga

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

FAQs about Lunga