Lodhena - Sanna, Jashpur

Lodhena is a village situated in the Sanna tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from Bagicha and around 70 km from Jashpur Nagar. Laranga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lodhena village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lodhena is 433638. The village covers a total geographical area of 592.33 hectares and falls under the 496336 pincode. Bagicha is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Lodhena

According to the 2011 Census, Lodhena village had a total population of 625 people, including 314 males and 311 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.72%, with male literacy at 54.76% and female literacy at 42.75%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 494.

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

Nearby Villages of Lodhena

Lodhena 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 Lodhena

Lodhena is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagicha to Lodhena is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Lodhena is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lodhena

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

Health Facilities in Lodhena

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

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