Lohara Chapri - Bodh Gaya, Gaya

Lohara Chapri is a village situated in the Bodh Gaya subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodh Gaya and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Kanhaul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lohara Chapri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohara Chapri is 256610. The village covers a total geographical area of 214 hectares and falls under the 824231 pincode. Bodh Gaya is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Lohara Chapri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bodh gaya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gaya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lohara Chapri

As per Census 2011, Lohara Chapri village has a total population of 920 people, consisting of 460 males and 460 females. The village has 146 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 177 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 257 literate and 663 illiterate residents. Additionally, 407 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lohara Chapri are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population920460460
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1778295
Scheduled Castes (SC)407209198
Literate Population25717087
Illiterate Population663290373

Nearby Villages of Lohara Chapri

Lohara Chapri 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SadabahEast1.33 km
AmariNorth1.58 km
AkurahwanSouth-East1.61 km
Kishunpur JarhariSouth-West1.62 km
BarsaunaEast2.14 km
KanhaulWest2.33 km
Banarsi BighaSouth-West2.53 km
JaraharaSouth-West2.82 km
LarpurNorth-West2.93 km
SohaipurNorth-West3.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lohara Chapri

Lohara Chapri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bandhua, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodh Gaya to Lohara Chapri is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Lohara Chapri is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lohara Chapri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Lohara Chapri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Lohara Chapri

Where is Lohara Chapri located?

Lohara Chapri village is located in Bodh Gaya Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lohara Chapri?

The Gram Panchayat of Lohara Chapri is Kanhaul.

What is the pincode of Lohara Chapri?

The pincode of Lohara Chapri is 824231.

What is the population of Lohara Chapri?

Lohara Chapri has a total population of 920, including 460 males and 460 females.

How many households are there in Lohara Chapri?

There are 146 households in Lohara Chapri.

What is the literacy rate in Lohara Chapri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lohara Chapri is 27.93%. Male literacy is 36.96% and female literacy is 18.91%.