Lad - Poundi-Uproda, Korba

Lad is a village situated in the Poundi-Uproda tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Poundi-uproda and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Lad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lad is 435968. The village covers a total geographical area of 1093 hectares and falls under the 495448 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Lad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pali-tanakhar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lad

According to the 2011 Census, Lad village had a total population of 1,440 people, including 708 males and 732 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.50%, with male literacy at 63.27% and female literacy at 37.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,240.

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

Nearby Villages of Lad

Lad 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 Lad

Lad 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 Chirmiri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Lad is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Lad is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lad

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

Health Facilities in Lad

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

FAQs about Lad