Latigan

Latigan is a village located in Garabandha tehsil of Gajapati district in Odisha, India. It is situated 33km away from sub-district headquarter Garabandha (tehsildar office) and 33km away from district headquarter Paralakhemundi. As per 2009 stats, Gandahati is the gram panchayat of Latigan village.

Here you can discover what makes Latigan unique in its vibrant Garabandha-Gajapati region. You’ll see Latigan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Latigan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Latigan is 414912. The village spans a total geographical area of 206 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 761215. Parlakhemundi is nearest town to Latigan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Latigan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Mohana Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Latigan

Population of Latigan

According to the 2011 Census, Latigan has a total population of about 155, with approximately 81 males and 74 females. The sex ratio is around 913 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 15 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 151. The overall literacy rate is approximately 41.29%, with male literacy at about 46.91% and female literacy near 35.14%. There are around 34 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Latigan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Latigan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Latigan. As per the 2011 stats, Latigan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Latigan

Knowing the nearby villages of Latigan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Latigan.

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