Latalaga - Kutra, Sundargarh

Latalaga is a village situated in the Kutra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kutra and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Rajabasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Latalaga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Latalaga is 384165. The village covers a total geographical area of 439 hectares and falls under the 770018 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Latalaga

As per Census 2011, Latalaga village has a total population of 1,033 people, consisting of 514 males and 519 females. The village has 252 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 602 literate and 431 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 730 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Latalaga

Latalaga 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 Latalaga

Latalaga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Garpos, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Latalaga is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Latalaga is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Latalaga

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

Health Facilities in Latalaga

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

FAQs about Latalaga