Lat - Chhal, Raigarh

Lat is a village situated in the Chhal tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 50 km from Dharamjaigarh and around 55 km from Raigarh. Khedapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lat is 434505. The village covers a total geographical area of 522.33 hectares and falls under the 496665 pincode. Dharamjaigarh is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Lat

According to the 2011 Census, Lat village had a total population of 824 people, including 386 males and 438 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 1,135 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.40%, with male literacy at 78.48% and female literacy at 51.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 483.

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

Nearby Villages of Lat

Lat 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 Lat

Public transport in the Lat is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharamjaigarh to Lat is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Lat is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lat

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

Health Facilities in Lat

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

FAQs about Lat