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

As per Census 2011, Labara village has a total population of 2,201 people, consisting of 1,166 males and 1,035 females. The village has 498 households and a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males. There are 220 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,213 literate and 988 illiterate residents. Additionally, 188 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 814 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Labara are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2011,1661,035
Child Population (0–6 yrs)220112108
Scheduled Castes (SC)1889296
Scheduled Tribes (ST)814467347
Literate Population1,213762451
Illiterate Population988404584

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GurandiNorth-West2.68 km
ChinnapadmapuramSouth-West2.77 km
PeddamallipuramSouth2.83 km
GanguvadaSouth-East3.19 km
BorubhadraNorth3.20 km
PedalambaSouth4.46 km
ChinnamallipuramNorth-East4.82 km
HaridwaramSouth-East4.85 km
MahasingiSouth-West5.07 km
ChintapalleNorth-East5.23 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Labara

Where is Labara located?

Labara village is located in Pathapatnam Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Labara?

The Gram Panchayat of Labara is Singupuram.

What is the pincode of Labara?

The pincode of Labara is 532213.

What is the population of Labara?

Labara has a total population of 2,201, including 1,166 males and 1,035 females.

How many households are there in Labara?

There are 498 households in Labara.

What is the literacy rate in Labara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Labara is 55.11%. Male literacy is 65.35% and female literacy is 43.57%.