Latmarra - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Latmarra is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Kalkasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Latmarra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Latmarra is 440534. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.39 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Latmarra

According to the 2011 Census, Latmarra village had a total population of 267 people, including 132 males and 135 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.36%, with male literacy at 85.71% and female literacy at 61.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Latmarra

Latmarra 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 Latmarra

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Latmarra. The nearest railway station is Dongargarh, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Latmarra is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Latmarra is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Latmarra

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

Health Facilities in Latmarra

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

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