Lodhma - Kunkuri, Jashpur

Lodhma is a village situated in the Kunkuri tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kunkuri and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Lodhma village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lodhma is 434055. The village covers a total geographical area of 995.32 hectares and falls under the 496225 pincode. Kunkuri is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Lodhma

According to the 2011 Census, Lodhma village had a total population of 3,062 people, including 1,561 males and 1,501 females, living in 731 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.78%, with male literacy at 75.57% and female literacy at 57.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 529, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 731.

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

Nearby Villages of Lodhma

Lodhma 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 Lodhma

Public transport in the Lodhma is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Garpos, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunkuri to Lodhma is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Lodhma 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 Lodhma

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

Health Facilities in Lodhma

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

FAQs about Lodhma