Lathurigada - Gumma, Gajapati

Lathurigada is a village situated in the Gumma tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 29 km from Serango and around 29 km from Paralakhemundi. Birikote serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lathurigada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lathurigada is 414396. The village covers a total geographical area of 804 hectares and falls under the 761207 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Lathurigada

According to the 2011 Census, Lathurigada village had a total population of 318 people, including 160 males and 158 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.36%, with male literacy at 42.97% and female literacy at 28.15%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 317.

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

Nearby Villages of Lathurigada

Lathurigada 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 Lathurigada

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Lathurigada. The nearest railway station is Sitapuram Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Lathurigada is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Lathurigada is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lathurigada

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

Health Facilities in Lathurigada

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

FAQs about Lathurigada