Lathor - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Lathor is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Lathore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lathor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lathor is 420795. The village covers a total geographical area of 816 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Lathor 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 Lathor

According to the 2011 Census, Lathor village had a total population of 4,903 people, including 2,475 males and 2,428 females, living in 1,206 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.58%, with male literacy at 80.30% and female literacy at 60.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 681, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 671.

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

Nearby Villages of Lathor

Lathor 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 Lathor

Lathor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Lathor is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Lathor is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lathor

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

Health Facilities in Lathor

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

FAQs about Lathor