Litiput - Nandapur, Koraput
Litiput is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandapur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Peta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Litiput village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Litiput is 429742. The village covers a total geographical area of 337 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Litiput 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 Litiput
As per Census 2011, Litiput village has a total population of 278 people, consisting of 138 males and 140 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 25 literate and 253 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 159 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Litiput are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 278 | 138 | 140 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 71 | 34 | 37 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 159 | 80 | 79 |
| Literate Population | 25 | 20 | 5 |
| Illiterate Population | 253 | 118 | 135 |
Transport and Connectivity of Litiput
Public transport in the Litiput is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Litiput is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Litiput is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Litiput
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Litiput 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 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Litiput
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Litiput village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Litiput
Where is Litiput located?
Litiput village is located in Nandapur Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Litiput?
The Gram Panchayat of Litiput is Peta.
What is the pincode of Litiput?
The pincode of Litiput is 764037.
What is the population of Litiput?
Litiput has a total population of 278, including 138 males and 140 females.
How many households are there in Litiput?
There are 73 households in Litiput.
What is the literacy rate in Litiput?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Litiput is 8.99%. Male literacy is 14.49% and female literacy is 3.57%.