Later - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi

Later is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Mohangiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Later village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Later is 422513. The village covers a total geographical area of 162 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

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

Population of Later

According to the 2011 Census, Later village had a total population of 267 people, including 127 males and 140 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 1,102 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.19%, with male literacy at 83.18% and female literacy at 47.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Later

Later 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 Later

Later is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Later is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Later is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Later

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

Health Facilities in Later

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

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