Lohra - Hilsa, Nalanda

Lohra is a village situated in the Hilsa subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilsa and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Kamta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lohra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohra is 244750. The village covers a total geographical area of 275 hectares and falls under the 801302 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Lohra

According to the 2011 Census, Lohra village had a total population of 4,004 people, including 2,085 males and 1,919 females, living in 731 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.70%, with male literacy at 75.44% and female literacy at 48.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 685.

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 Population4,0042,0851,919
Child Population (0–6 yrs)752395357
Scheduled Castes (SC)685369316
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population2,0391,275764
Illiterate Population1,9658101,155

Nearby Villages of Lohra

Lohra 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)
BishnpurNorth-West1.05 km
BhobhiEast1.39 km
KhajuraNorth-East1.80 km
KachhiawanSouth1.83 km
Chand KuraNorth-West2.20 km
KamtaSouth-West2.43 km
KorariNorth2.47 km
Saidanpur SakrauraEast2.69 km
MominpurSouth2.86 km
BaraSouth-East3.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lohra

Lohra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lohanda, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Lohra is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Lohra is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lohra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Lohra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Lohra

Where is Lohra located?

Lohra village is located in Hilsa Subdivision, Nalanda district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Lohra?

The Gram Panchayat of Lohra is Kamta.

What is the pincode of Lohra?

The pincode of Lohra is 801302.

What is the population of Lohra?

Lohra had a total population of 4,004, including 2,085 males and 1,919 females.

How many households are there in Lohra?

Lohra had 731 households.

What is the literacy rate in Lohra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lohra was 62.70%. Male literacy was 75.44% and female literacy was 48.91%.