Leter - Golamunda, Kalahandi

Leter is a village situated in the Golamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Kegaon and around 69 km from Bhawanipatna. Leter village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Leter is 423643. The village covers a total geographical area of 521 hectares and falls under the 766036 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Leter

According to the 2011 Census, Leter village had a total population of 1,666 people, including 854 males and 812 females, living in 439 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.63%, with male literacy at 71.63% and female literacy at 37.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 459, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 822.

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

Nearby Villages of Leter

Leter 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 Leter

Leter is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Leter is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Leter is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Leter

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

Health Facilities in Leter

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

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