Lat - Barwadih, Latehar

Lat is a village situated in the Barwadih subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barwadih and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Lat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lat is 366974. The village covers a total geographical area of 433 hectares and falls under the 829204 pincode. Latehar is the nearest town.

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 Manika Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chatra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lat

According to the 2011 Census, Lat village had a total population of 1,215 people, including 631 males and 584 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.57%, with male literacy at 49.68% and female literacy at 29.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,105.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhipadohar, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Lat is about 65 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 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