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

According to the 2011 Census, Lauguda village had a total population of 95 people, including 47 males and 48 females, living in 19 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 23.61%, with male literacy at 32.35% and female literacy at 15.79%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Lauguda