Locherla - Therlam, Vizianagaram

Locherla is a village situated in the Therlam mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Therlam and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Locherla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Locherla is 582588. The village covers a total geographical area of 611 hectares and falls under the 535126 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Locherla

According to the 2011 Census, Locherla village had a total population of 3,368 people, including 1,678 males and 1,690 females, living in 853 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.00%, with male literacy at 61.99% and female literacy at 40.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 768, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Locherla

Locherla 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 Locherla

Locherla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Batuva, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bobbili to Locherla is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Locherla is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Locherla

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

Health Facilities in Locherla

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

FAQs about Locherla