Larka - Boden, Nuapada

Larka is a village situated in the Boden tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boden and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Larka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Larka is 422129. The village covers a total geographical area of 369 hectares and falls under the 766118 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Larka

According to the 2011 Census, Larka village had a total population of 1,054 people, including 527 males and 527 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.64%, with male literacy at 73.86% and female literacy at 55.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 133, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 141.

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

Nearby Villages of Larka

Larka 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 Larka

Public transport in the Larka is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Larka is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Larka is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Larka

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

Health Facilities in Larka

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

FAQs about Larka