Lokdega - Lephripara, Sundargarh

Lokdega is a village situated in the Lephripara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lephripara and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Badbanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lokdega village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lokdega is 383722. The village covers a total geographical area of 279 hectares and falls under the 770072 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Lokdega village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sundargarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Lokdega

According to the 2011 Census, Lokdega village had a total population of 1,282 people, including 743 males and 539 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 725 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.21%, with male literacy at 96.72% and female literacy at 88.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 588.

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

Nearby Villages of Lokdega

Lokdega 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 Lokdega

Lokdega is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jharsuguda Jn, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Lokdega is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Lokdega is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lokdega

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

Health Facilities in Lokdega

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

FAQs about Lokdega