Lodia - Mohanpur, Gaya
Lodia is a village situated in the Mohanpur subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohanpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Bagula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lodia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Lodia is 257155. The village covers a total geographical area of 43 hectares and falls under the 824232 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Lodia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.
Population of Lodia
According to the 2011 Census, Lodia village had a total population of 934 people, including 473 males and 461 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.43%, with male literacy at 81.07% and female literacy at 69.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 159.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 934 | 473 | 461 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 181 | 98 | 83 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 159 | 87 | 72 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 568 | 304 | 264 |
| Illiterate Population | 366 | 169 | 197 |
Nearby Villages of Lodia
Lodia is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Lodia
Lodia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Lodia is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Lodia is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Lodia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lodia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Lodia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lodia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Lodia
Where is Lodia located?
Lodia village is located in Mohanpur Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Lodia?
The Gram Panchayat of Lodia is Bagula.
What is the pincode of Lodia?
The pincode of Lodia is 824232.
What is the population of Lodia?
Lodia had a total population of 934, including 473 males and 461 females.
How many households are there in Lodia?
Lodia had 159 households.
What is the literacy rate in Lodia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lodia was 75.43%. Male literacy was 81.07% and female literacy was 69.84%.