Lamataput - Machh Kund, Koraput

Lamataput is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machh Kund and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Lamtaput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lamataput village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lamataput is 429529. The village covers a total geographical area of 292 hectares and falls under the 764040 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Lamataput village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Lamataput

As per Census 2011, Lamataput village has a total population of 900 people, consisting of 359 males and 541 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 1,506 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 572 literate and 328 illiterate residents. Additionally, 58 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 425 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lamataput are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population900359541
Child Population (0–6 yrs)833845
Scheduled Castes (SC)581246
Scheduled Tribes (ST)425105320
Literate Population572244328
Illiterate Population328115213

Nearby Villages of Lamataput

Lamataput 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KanaSouth-West1.34 km
KadamNorth1.65 km
SemiligudaNorth-East1.76 km
BrahmaniputSouth-East1.80 km
SindhiputEast1.92 km
KangarapadaSouth-West2.69 km
PipalaputWest2.71 km
KodriNorth-West2.77 km
SankaiEast2.81 km
BarangagudaEast2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lamataput

Lamataput is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Lamataput is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Lamataput is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lamataput

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Lamataput

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Lamataput

Where is Lamataput located?

Lamataput village is located in Machh Kund Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lamataput?

The Gram Panchayat of Lamataput is Lamtaput.

What is the pincode of Lamataput?

The pincode of Lamataput is 764040.

What is the population of Lamataput?

Lamataput has a total population of 900, including 359 males and 541 females.

How many households are there in Lamataput?

There are 154 households in Lamataput.

What is the literacy rate in Lamataput?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lamataput is 63.56%. Male literacy is 67.97% and female literacy is 60.63%.