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

As per Census 2011, Lathar village has a total population of 358 people, consisting of 174 males and 184 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 1,057 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 82 literate and 276 illiterate residents. Additionally, 358 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lathar are given below:

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