Lodhiya - Kharsia, Raigarh

Lodhiya is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Dhimani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lodhiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lodhiya is 435204. The village covers a total geographical area of 192 hectares and falls under the 496665 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Lodhiya

According to the 2011 Census, Lodhiya village had a total population of 661 people, including 322 males and 339 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.19%, with male literacy at 89.93% and female literacy at 69.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Lodhiya

Lodhiya 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 Lodhiya

Lodhiya 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 Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Lodhiya is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Lodhiya is about 69 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 Lodhiya

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

Health Facilities in Lodhiya

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

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