Laikera

Laikera is a village located in Lephripara tehsil of Sundargarh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Lephripara (tehsildar office) and 64km away from district headquarter Sundargarh. As per 2009 stats, Masabira is the gram panchayat of Laikera village.

Here you can discover what makes Laikera unique in its vibrant Lephripara-Sundargarh region. You’ll see Laikera’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Laikera

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Laikera is 383641. The village spans a total geographical area of 237 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 770012. Sundargarh is nearest town to Laikera village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 47km away.

When it comes to local governance, Laikera village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Talsara Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Laikera

Population of Laikera

According to the 2011 Census, Laikera has a total population of about 486, with approximately 240 males and 246 females. The sex ratio is around 1025 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 53 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 98 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 350. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.26%, with male literacy at about 67.50% and female literacy near 51.22%. There are around 128 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Laikera's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Laikera

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Laikera. As per the 2011 stats, Laikera had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Laikera

Knowing the nearby villages of Laikera helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Laikera.

Frequently Asked Questions about Laikera