Laitara - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Laitara is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Laitara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laitara is 422339. The village covers a total geographical area of 572 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Laitara

According to the 2011 Census, Laitara village had a total population of 2,090 people, including 1,023 males and 1,067 females, living in 555 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.65%, with male literacy at 75.53% and female literacy at 62.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 383, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 691.

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

Nearby Villages of Laitara

Laitara 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 Laitara

Public transport in the Laitara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kesinga, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Laitara is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Laitara is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Laitara

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

Health Facilities in Laitara

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

FAQs about Laitara