Larki - Kantabanji, Balangir

Larki is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Turekela and around 105 km from Balangir. Turekela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Larki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Larki is 420845. The village covers a total geographical area of 598 hectares and falls under the 767060 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Larki

According to the 2011 Census, Larki village had a total population of 1,752 people, including 896 males and 856 females, living in 456 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.49%, with male literacy at 76.32% and female literacy at 47.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 306, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 232.

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

Nearby Villages of Larki

Larki 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 Larki

Larki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Larki is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Larki is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Larki

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

Health Facilities in Larki

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

FAQs about Larki