Laikatar - Dasamantapur, Koraput
Laikatar is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Duarsuni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laikatar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Laikatar is 428367. The village covers a total geographical area of 27 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Kotpad is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.
Laikatar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lakshmipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Laikatar
Laikatar 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Semiliguda | South | 0.99 km |
| Phutugada | North-West | 1.27 km |
| Poda-pala | North-East | 1.73 km |
| Langala-atal | West | 2.06 km |
| Sanapindapadar | South-East | 2.22 km |
| Kesriatal | South-West | 2.49 km |
| Pareijhola | North-West | 2.58 km |
| Chhar Padar | East | 2.78 km |
| Bhejapadar | South-East | 3.02 km |
| Chilamandi | South-West | 3.18 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Laikatar
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Laikatar. The nearest railway station is Maligura, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotpad to Laikatar is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Laikatar is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Laikatar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Laikatar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Laikatar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Laikatar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Laikatar
Where is Laikatar located?
Laikatar village is located in Dasamantapur Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Laikatar?
The Gram Panchayat of Laikatar is Duarsuni.
What is the pincode of Laikatar?
The pincode of Laikatar is 764028.