Laudi - Pottangi, Koraput

Laudi is a village situated in the Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pottangi and around 99 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Sunki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laudi is 430065. The village covers a total geographical area of 363 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Laudi

According to the 2011 Census, Laudi village had a total population of 1,229 people, including 680 males and 549 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 807 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.30%, with male literacy at 59.54% and female literacy at 29.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 407, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 405.

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

Nearby Villages of Laudi

Laudi 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 Laudi

Laudi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shimiliaguda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Laudi is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Laudi is about 99 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Laudi

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

Health Facilities in Laudi

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

FAQs about Laudi