Lungei - Lathikata, Sundargarh

Lungei is a village situated in the Lathikata tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Brahmani Tarang and around 100 km from Sundargarh. Lungei village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lungei is 384570. The village covers a total geographical area of 220 hectares and falls under the 769004 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Lungei

According to the 2011 Census, Lungei village had a total population of 2,430 people, including 1,185 males and 1,245 females, living in 513 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.96%, with male literacy at 80.61% and female literacy at 61.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,614.

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

Nearby Villages of Lungei

Lungei 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 Lungei

Public transport in the Lungei is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalunga, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Lungei is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Lungei is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lungei

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

Health Facilities in Lungei

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

FAQs about Lungei