Lohda - Sargaon, Mungeli

Lohda is a village situated in the Sargaon tehsil of Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 21 km from Pathariya and around 32 km from Bilaspur. Sawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lohda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohda is 438495. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.43 hectares and falls under the 495224 pincode. Sargaon is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Lohda

According to the 2011 Census, Lohda village had a total population of 949 people, including 471 males and 478 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.25%, with male literacy at 78.63% and female literacy at 56.11%.

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

Nearby Villages of Lohda

Lohda 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 Lohda

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Lohda. The nearest railway station is Dagori, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sargaon to Lohda is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Lohda is about 32 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 Lohda

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

Health Facilities in Lohda

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

FAQs about Lohda