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, the sub-district code of Lathikata Block (CD) is 02823. The total area of Lathikata Tehsil is 130 km², which includes 124.25 km² of rural area and 5.32 km² of urban area. Lathikata has a sex ratio of approximately 937 females per 1,000 males.
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.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambajharan | Ramjodi | Raurkela (40 km) |
| 2 | Ataghat | Hatibandha | Raurkela (14 km) |
| 3 | Badbudhikudar | Mundajore | Raurkela (12 km) |
| 4 | Badnuagaon | Lathikata | Raurkela (23 km) |
| 5 | Balani | Lathikata | Raurkela (27 km) |
| 6 | Baliamba | Ramjodi | Raurkela (43 km) |
| 7 | Betjharan | Ramjodi | Raurkela (41 km) |
| 8 | Dalakudar | Mundajore | Raurkela (18 km) |
| 9 | Ergeda | Lathikata | Raurkela (23 km) |
| 10 | Getijharan | Ramjodi | Raurkela (42 km) |
| 11 | Jangidiri | Ramjodi | Raurkela (40 km) |
| 12 | Kanarsuan | Suidihi | Raurkela (21 km) |
| 13 | Karlakhaman | Suidihi | Raurkela (34 km) |
| 14 | Kulamunda | Lathikata | Raurkela (22 km) |
| 15 | Lathikata | Jalda | Lathikata |
| 16 | Lohadar | Suidihi | Raurkela (20 km) |
| 17 | Manko | Ramjodi | Raurkela (34 km) |
| 18 | Matkamjharan | Ramjodi | Raurkela (43 km) |
| 19 | Mundajore | Mundajore | Raurkela (19 km) |
| 20 | Patobeda | Mundajore | Raurkela (40 km) |
| 21 | Ramjodi | Ramjodi | Raurkela (35 km) |
| 22 | Sanambajharan | Ramjodi | Raurkela (41 km) |
| 23 | Sanbudhikudar | Suidihi | Raurkela (25 km) |
| 24 | Sankarlakhaman | Suidihi | Raurkela (35 km) |
| 25 | Sanmanko | Ramjodi | Raurkela (38 km) |
| 26 | Sannuatoli | Suidihi | Raurkela (17 km) |
| 27 | Suidihi | Suidihi | Raurkela (18 km) |
| 28 | Tepatoli | Lathikata | Raurkela (18 km) |
| 29 | Timjore | Lathikata | Raurkela (25 km) |
| 30 | Turiberna | Lathikata | Raurkela (22 km) |
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 Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,846 | 17,441 | 7,405 |
| Male Population | 12,826 | 8,913 | 3,913 |
| Female Population | 12,020 | 8,528 | 3,492 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,042 | 2,297 | 745 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,584 | 1,178 | 406 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,458 | 1,119 | 339 |
| Literate Population | 15,743 | 9,972 | 5,771 |
| Literate Male Population | 9,046 | 5,819 | 3,227 |
| Literate Female Population | 6,697 | 4,153 | 2,544 |
| Illiterate Population | 9,103 | 7,469 | 1,634 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,780 | 3,094 | 686 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 5,323 | 4,375 | 948 |
| Total Households | 5,541 | 3,807 | 1,734 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Lathikata Tehsil is around 24,846 people. This includes 12,826 males and 12,020 females. Rural population is about 17,441 (8,913 males and 8,528 females), while urban population is nearly 7,405 (3,913 males and 3,492 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 3,042 of the population, with 1,584 boys and 1,458 girls. Rural areas have 2,297 children, and urban areas have about 745 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 15,743 literate people in Lathikata Tehsil, including 9,046 literate males and 6,697 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 9,972 individuals and urban literacy covers around 5,771 people.
- About 9,103 people in Lathikata Tehsil are not literate, including 3,780 males and 5,323 females. Rural areas include 7,469 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,634 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 5,541 households, with 3,807 in villages and 1,734 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Lathikata Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,341 | 797 | 544 |
| SC Male Population | 668 | 396 | 272 |
| SC Female Population | 673 | 401 | 272 |
| Total ST Population | 13,970 | 12,075 | 1,895 |
| ST Male Population | 7,090 | 6,098 | 992 |
| ST Female Population | 6,880 | 5,977 | 903 |
| Population Density | 192 / km² | 140 / km² | 1,392 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Lathikata Tehsil is approximately 1,341 people, including 668 males and 673 females. Around 797 people live in rural parts. Nearly 544 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Lathikata Tehsil is about 13,970 people, including 7,090 males and 6,880 females. Around 12,075 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,895 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 192 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 140 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,392 people per sq. km.