Lathanga - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Lathanga is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 37 km from Tirtol and around 37 km from Jagatsinghapur . Garei serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lathanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lathanga is 397726. The village covers a total geographical area of 103 hectares and falls under the 754140 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Lathanga

According to the 2011 Census, Lathanga village had a total population of 447 people, including 226 males and 221 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.30%, with male literacy at 95.63% and female literacy at 84.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population447226221
Child Population (0–6 yrs)452025
Scheduled Castes (SC)994653
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population363197166
Illiterate Population842955

Nearby Villages of Lathanga

Lathanga is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Lathanga

Lathanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within 2-5 km of Lathanga.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Lathanga is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lathanga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Lathanga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Lathanga

Where is Lathanga located?

Lathanga village is located in Kujang Tehsil, Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Lathanga?

The Gram Panchayat of Lathanga is Garei.

What is the pincode of Lathanga?

The pincode of Lathanga is 754140.

What is the population of Lathanga?

Lathanga had a total population of 447, including 226 males and 221 females.

How many households are there in Lathanga?

Lathanga had 98 households.

What is the literacy rate in Lathanga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lathanga was 90.30%. Male literacy was 95.63% and female literacy was 84.69%.