Labara - Pathapatnam, Srikakulam

Labara is a village situated in the Pathapatnam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pathapatnam and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Singupuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Labara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Labara is 580169. The village covers a total geographical area of 757 hectares and falls under the 532213 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Labara

According to the 2011 Census, Labara village had a total population of 2,201 people, including 1,166 males and 1,035 females, living in 498 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.23%, with male literacy at 72.30% and female literacy at 48.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 814.

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

Nearby Villages of Labara

Labara 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 Labara

Labara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ganguwada, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Labara is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Labara is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Labara

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

Health Facilities in Labara

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

FAQs about Labara