Lauguda - Chitrakonda, Malkangiri

Lauguda is a village situated in the Chitrakonda tehsil of Malkangiri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 91 km from Paparmetla and around 95 km from Malkangiri . Papermetla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lauguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lauguda is 430686. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 764051 pincode. Balimela is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Lauguda

As per Census 2011, Lauguda village has a total population of 95 people, consisting of 47 males and 48 females. The village has 19 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 23 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 17 literate and 78 illiterate residents. Additionally, 95 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population954748
Child Population (0–6 yrs)231310
Scheduled Tribes (ST)954748
Literate Population17116
Illiterate Population783642

Nearby Villages of Lauguda

Lauguda 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)
KamlagudaSouth1.01 km
KakatasilSouth-East1.05 km
SanadebatagudaNorth-East1.33 km
PareijholaSouth1.99 km
BaradebatagudaNorth-East2.05 km
BedapadarEast2.25 km
KatragudaWest2.48 km
MurlabaiNorth-West2.81 km
BirigudaSouth-West3.12 km
DandasenagudaSouth-West3.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lauguda

Public transport in the Lauguda is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Maligura, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balimela to Lauguda is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Malkangiri to Lauguda is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lauguda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Lauguda

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

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

FAQs about Lauguda

Where is Lauguda located?

Lauguda village is located in Chitrakonda Tehsil, Malkangiri district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lauguda?

The Gram Panchayat of Lauguda is Papermetla.

What is the pincode of Lauguda?

The pincode of Lauguda is 764051.

What is the population of Lauguda?

Lauguda has a total population of 95, including 47 males and 48 females.

How many households are there in Lauguda?

There are 19 households in Lauguda.

What is the literacy rate in Lauguda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lauguda is 17.89%. Male literacy is 23.40% and female literacy is 12.50%.