Lathakend - Belpara, Balangir

Lathakend is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Salandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lathakend village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lathakend is 420997. The village covers a total geographical area of 446 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Lathakend

According to the 2011 Census, Lathakend village had a total population of 1,417 people, including 698 males and 719 females, living in 342 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.40%, with male literacy at 63.40% and female literacy at 34.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 157, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 405.

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

Nearby Villages of Lathakend

Lathakend 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 Lathakend

Lathakend 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 Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Lathakend is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Lathakend is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lathakend

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

Health Facilities in Lathakend

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

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