Latasi - Harischandrapur - II, Malda

Latasi is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12 km from Barduari and around 58.6 km from English Bazar. Daulatpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Latasi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Latasi is 312077. The village covers a total geographical area of 269.02 hectares and falls under the 732125 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Latasi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Latasi

According to the 2011 Census, Latasi village had a total population of 4,030 people, including 2,069 males and 1,961 females, living in 739 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.58%, with male literacy at 53.03% and female literacy at 52.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 316.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Latasi

Latasi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Latasi

Latasi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhaluka Road F, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Latasi is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Latasi is about 58.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Latasi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Latasi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Latasi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Latasi village are given below:

FAQs about Latasi