Lephripara - Lephripara, Sundargarh
Lephripara is a village situated in the Lephripara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lephripara and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Lephiripara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lephripara village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Lephripara is 383694. The village covers a total geographical area of 1031 hectares and falls under the 770012 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Lephripara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Talsara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Lephripara
As per Census 2011, Lephripara village has a total population of 2,935 people, consisting of 1,466 males and 1,469 females. The village has 751 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 294 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,994 literate and 941 illiterate residents. Additionally, 388 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,197 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lephripara are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,935 | 1,466 | 1,469 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 294 | 153 | 141 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 388 | 196 | 192 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,197 | 570 | 627 |
| Literate Population | 1,994 | 1,087 | 907 |
| Illiterate Population | 941 | 379 | 562 |
Nearby Villages of Lephripara
Lephripara 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kurumkela | South-West | 1.75 km |
| Kadomal | North | 2.92 km |
| Kulabira | South-East | 3.29 km |
| Suruguda | East | 3.52 km |
| Satjoria | North-West | 3.59 km |
| Badgaonmal | North-East | 3.67 km |
| Giringkela | North-West | 3.85 km |
| Suarijore | North-East | 4.30 km |
| Didigajharan | North-East | 5.00 km |
| Karadega | North | 5.44 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Lephripara
Lephripara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibh2, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Lephripara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Lephripara is about 27 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 Lephripara
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lephripara village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Lephripara
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lephripara village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Lephripara
Where is Lephripara located?
Lephripara village is located in Lephripara Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Lephripara?
The Gram Panchayat of Lephripara is Lephiripara.
What is the pincode of Lephripara?
The pincode of Lephripara is 770012.
What is the population of Lephripara?
Lephripara has a total population of 2,935, including 1,466 males and 1,469 females.
How many households are there in Lephripara?
There are 751 households in Lephripara.
What is the literacy rate in Lephripara?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lephripara is 67.94%. Male literacy is 74.15% and female literacy is 61.74%.