Labba - Kothuru, Srikakulam

Labba is a village situated in the Kothuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kothuru and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Kariguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Labba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Labba is 580117. The village covers a total geographical area of 602 hectares and falls under the 532459 pincode. Parlakimidi (orissa) is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

Labba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Labba

According to the 2011 Census, Labba village had a total population of 1,839 people, including 939 males and 900 females, living in 374 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.80%, with male literacy at 70.52% and female literacy at 48.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,258.

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

Nearby Villages of Labba

Labba 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 Labba

Labba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hadobhangi Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi (orissa) to Labba is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Labba is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Labba

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

Health Facilities in Labba

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

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