Lata - Lavan, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Lata is a village situated in the Lavan tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from Baloda Bazar and around 114 km from Raipur. Lata village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lata is 443825. The village covers a total geographical area of 336.85 hectares and falls under the 493526 pincode. Baloda Bazar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Lata 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 Lata

According to the 2011 Census, Lata village had a total population of 908 people, including 446 males and 462 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.91%, with male literacy at 89.85% and female literacy at 60.58%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 152.

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

Nearby Villages of Lata

Lata 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 Lata

Lata is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kotmi Sonan Hlt, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baloda Bazar to Lata is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Lata is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lata

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

Health Facilities in Lata

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

FAQs about Lata