Lastala - Puintala, Balangir

Lastala is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Balangir and around 15 km from Balangir. Sauntpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lastala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lastala is 420071. The village covers a total geographical area of 154 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Lastala

According to the 2011 Census, Lastala village had a total population of 755 people, including 388 males and 367 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.67%, with male literacy at 78.02% and female literacy at 58.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 111, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Lastala

Lastala 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 Lastala

Lastala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Lastala is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Lastala 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 Lastala

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

Health Facilities in Lastala

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

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