Latela - Kanda, Bageshwar
Latela is a village situated in the Kanda tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanda and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Simgari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Latela village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Latela is 050684. The village covers a total geographical area of 43.23 hectares and falls under the 263640 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 59 km away.
Latela village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kapkote Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Latela
According to the 2011 Census, Latela village had a total population of 11 people, including 6 males and 5 females, living in 4 households. The sex ratio was 833 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.44%, with male literacy at 60.00% and female literacy at 25.00%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Illiterate Population | 7 | 3 | 4 |
Nearby Villages of Latela
Latela is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Latela
Public transport in the Latela is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bageshwar to Latela is about 59 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Latela
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Latela village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Latela
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Latela village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Latela
Where is Latela located?
Latela village is located in Kanda Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Latela?
The Gram Panchayat of Latela is Simgari.
What is the pincode of Latela?
The pincode of Latela is 263640.
What is the population of Latela?
Latela had a total population of 11, including 6 males and 5 females.
How many households are there in Latela?
Latela had 4 households.
What is the literacy rate in Latela?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Latela was 44.44%. Male literacy was 60.00% and female literacy was 25.00%.