Latulbad - Santuri, Purulia

Latulbad is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.2 km from Santuri and around 56.8 km from Purulia. Tarabari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Latulbad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Latulbad is 330568. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.35 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Latulbad

According to the 2011 Census, Latulbad village had a total population of 459 people, including 237 males and 222 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.21%, with male literacy at 70.10% and female literacy at 40.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 279.

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

Nearby Villages of Latulbad

Latulbad 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 Latulbad

Latulbad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Metyal Sohar, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Latulbad is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Latulbad is about 56.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Latulbad

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

Health Facilities in Latulbad

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

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