Latuwa - Balodabazar, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Latuwa is a village situated in the Balodabazar tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from Baloda Bazar and around 89 km from Raipur. Latuva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Latuwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Latuwa is 443733. The village covers a total geographical area of 1167.85 hectares and falls under the 493332 pincode. Baloda Bazar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Latuwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baloda bazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Latuwa

According to the 2011 Census, Latuwa village had a total population of 5,363 people, including 2,669 males and 2,694 females, living in 1,079 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.80%, with male literacy at 80.21% and female literacy at 55.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 762, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 828.

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

Nearby Villages of Latuwa

Latuwa 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 Latuwa

Latuwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nipania, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baloda Bazar to Latuwa is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Latuwa is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Latuwa

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

Health Facilities in Latuwa

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

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