Lodipur Chak - Meskaur, Nawada

Lodipur Chak is a village situated in the Meskaur subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meskaur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Meskaur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lodipur Chak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lodipur Chak is 258245. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 805122 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Lodipur Chak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Lodipur Chak

As per Census 2011, Lodipur Chak village has a total population of 1,627 people, consisting of 821 males and 806 females. The village has 243 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 286 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,010 literate and 617 illiterate residents. Additionally, 187 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lodipur Chak are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,627821806
Child Population (0–6 yrs)286138148
Scheduled Castes (SC)1879988
Literate Population1,010595415
Illiterate Population617226391

Nearby Villages of Lodipur Chak

Lodipur Chak 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)
NoniNorth-West0.58 km
JanhaulNorth-East1.43 km
PathraNorth-West1.62 km
BilarpurSouth-West1.68 km
LaunEast1.69 km
ParoriaNorth1.91 km
ChaugawanEast2.11 km
JagdishpurSouth-East2.19 km
Ranka JalalpurNorth-West2.69 km
UpardihSouth2.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lodipur Chak

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Lodipur Chak. The nearest railway station is Tilaya, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Lodipur Chak is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Lodipur Chak is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lodipur Chak

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Lodipur Chak

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

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

FAQs about Lodipur Chak

Where is Lodipur Chak located?

Lodipur Chak village is located in Meskaur Subdivision, Nawada district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lodipur Chak?

The Gram Panchayat of Lodipur Chak is Meskaur.

What is the pincode of Lodipur Chak?

The pincode of Lodipur Chak is 805122.

What is the population of Lodipur Chak?

Lodipur Chak has a total population of 1,627, including 821 males and 806 females.

How many households are there in Lodipur Chak?

There are 243 households in Lodipur Chak.

What is the literacy rate in Lodipur Chak?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lodipur Chak is 62.08%. Male literacy is 72.47% and female literacy is 51.49%.