Laitara

Laitara is a village located in Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Kesinga (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Laitara village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Laitara unique in its vibrant Kesinga-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Laitara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Laitara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Laitara is 422339. The village spans a total geographical area of 572 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766012. Kesinga is nearest town to Laitara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Laitara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Laitara

Population of Laitara

According to the 2011 Census, Laitara has a total population of about 2,090, with approximately 1,023 males and 1,067 females. The sex ratio is around 1043 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 259 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 383 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 691. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.14%, with male literacy at about 65.79% and female literacy near 54.73%. There are around 555 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Laitara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Laitara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Laitara. As per the 2011 stats, Laitara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Laitara

Knowing the nearby villages of Laitara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Laitara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Laitara