Lathikata

Lathikata is a Town and Tehsil in Sundargarh District of Odisha. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Lathikata Block (CD) is 02823. Total area of lathikata tehsil is 130 km² including 124.25 km² rural area and 5.32 km² urban area. Lathikata tehsil has a population of 24,846 peoples, out of which urban population is 7,405 while rural population is 17,441. Lathikata has a sex ratio of approximately 937 females for every 1,000 males. Lathikata tehsil has a population density of 191.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 5,541 houses in the sub-district, including 1,734 urban houses and 3,807 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 63.36% population of lathikata tehsil is literate, out of which 70.53% males and 55.72% females are literate.

List of Villages in Lathikata Tehsil

Lathikata Tehsil has a total of 30 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Lathikata Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Lathikata Tehsil

The population profile of Lathikata Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Lathikata's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Lathikata Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.