Lohagarha - Dighalbank, Kishanganj

Lohagarha is a village situated in the Dighalbank subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dighalbank and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Lohagara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lohagarha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohagarha is 222295. The village covers a total geographical area of 312 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Lohagarha

According to the 2011 Census, Lohagarha village had a total population of 3,603 people, including 1,805 males and 1,798 females, living in 689 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.46%, with male literacy at 59.04% and female literacy at 47.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 269, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Lohagarha

Lohagarha 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 Lohagarha

Lohagarha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thakurganj, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Lohagarha is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Lohagarha is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lohagarha

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

Health Facilities in Lohagarha

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

FAQs about Lohagarha