Loharakot - Pithora, Mahasamund

Loharakot is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Bhokludih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Loharakot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Loharakot is 446380. The village covers a total geographical area of 740.94 hectares and falls under the 492112 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Loharakot

According to the 2011 Census, Loharakot village had a total population of 805 people, including 396 males and 409 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.21%, with male literacy at 84.18% and female literacy at 62.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 270.

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

Nearby Villages of Loharakot

Loharakot 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 Loharakot

Loharakot is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Loharakot is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Loharakot is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Loharakot

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

Health Facilities in Loharakot

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

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