Lara - Pati, Champawat
Lara is a village situated in the Pati tehsil of Champawat district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pati and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Champawat. Railmel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lara village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Lara is 054051. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.28 hectares and falls under the 262561 pincode. Lohaghat is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.
Lara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Lara
As per Census 2011, Lara village has a total population of 114 people, consisting of 57 males and 57 females. The village has 22 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 10 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 94 literate and 20 illiterate residents. Additionally, 30 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lara are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 114 | 57 | 57 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Literate Population | 94 | 53 | 41 |
| Illiterate Population | 20 | 4 | 16 |
Nearby Villages of Lara
Lara 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 Lara
Public transport in the Lara is mainly available through shared van 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 Lohaghat to Lara is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Champawat to Lara is about 50 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 Lara
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lara village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Lara
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lara village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Lara
Where is Lara located?
Lara village is located in Pati Tehsil, Champawat district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Lara?
The Gram Panchayat of Lara is Railmel.
What is the pincode of Lara?
The pincode of Lara is 262561.
What is the population of Lara?
Lara has a total population of 114, including 57 males and 57 females.
How many households are there in Lara?
There are 22 households in Lara.
What is the literacy rate in Lara?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lara is 82.46%. Male literacy is 92.98% and female literacy is 71.93%.