Lokhra - Palasi, Araria

Lokhra is a village situated in the Palasi subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palasi and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Pakri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lokhra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lokhra is 222093. The village covers a total geographical area of 248 hectares and falls under the 854333 pincode. Araria is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Lokhra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jokihat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Araria Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lokhra

According to the 2011 Census, Lokhra village had a total population of 993 people, including 536 males and 457 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 853 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.90%, with male literacy at 75.40% and female literacy at 55.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Lokhra

Lokhra 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 Lokhra

Lokhra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arariya Court, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Araria to Lokhra is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lokhra

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

Health Facilities in Lokhra

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

FAQs about Lokhra