Laranga - Sanna, Jashpur

Laranga is a village situated in the Sanna tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from Bagicha and around 67 km from Jashpur Nagar. Laranga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laranga is 433641. The village covers a total geographical area of 1140.09 hectares and falls under the 496224 pincode. Bagicha is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Laranga

According to the 2011 Census, Laranga village had a total population of 635 people, including 332 males and 303 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.87%, with male literacy at 72.39% and female literacy at 52.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 515.

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

Nearby Villages of Laranga

Laranga 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 Laranga

Public transport in the Laranga is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagicha to Laranga is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Laranga is about 67 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 Laranga

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

Health Facilities in Laranga

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

FAQs about Laranga