Latmasid - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Latmasid is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Ramganj-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Latmasid village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Latmasid is 308956. The village covers a total geographical area of 252.52 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Latmasid village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Islampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Latmasid

According to the 2011 Census, Latmasid village had a total population of 2,443 people, including 1,260 males and 1,183 females, living in 439 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.46%, with male literacy at 57.55% and female literacy at 44.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Latmasid

Latmasid 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 Latmasid

Public transport in the Latmasid is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhulabari, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Latmasid is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Latmasid is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Latmasid

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

Health Facilities in Latmasid

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

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