Laigura - Kochinda, Sambalpur

Laigura is a village situated in the Kochinda tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Mahulpalli and around 110 km from Sambalpur. Gochhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laigura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laigura is 381422. The village covers a total geographical area of 786 hectares and falls under the 768222 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Laigura

As per Census 2011, Laigura village has a total population of 1,120 people, consisting of 580 males and 540 females. The village has 335 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 558 literate and 562 illiterate residents. Additionally, 227 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 651 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Laigura

Laigura 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 Laigura

Laigura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bamra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Laigura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Laigura is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Laigura

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

Health Facilities in Laigura

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

FAQs about Laigura