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

According to the 2011 Census, Lamataput village had a total population of 900 people, including 359 males and 541 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 1,507 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.01%, with male literacy at 76.01% and female literacy at 66.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 425.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Lamataput