Lathar - Nuagad, Gajapati

Lathar is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from R.udaygiri and around 78 km from Paralakhemundi. Parimala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lathar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lathar is 414106. The village covers a total geographical area of 704 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 79 km away.

Lathar 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 Lathar

According to the 2011 Census, Lathar village had a total population of 358 people, including 174 males and 184 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 29.93%, with male literacy at 43.75% and female literacy at 17.81%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 358.

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

Nearby Villages of Lathar

Lathar 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 Lathar

Lathar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Lathar is about 79 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Lathar is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lathar

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

Health Facilities in Lathar

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

FAQs about Lathar