Lohtar - Aamabeda, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Lohtar is a village situated in the Aamabeda tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Antagarh and around 105 km from Kanker. Belondee serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lohtar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohtar is 448110. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.7 hectares and falls under the 494665 pincode. Antagarh is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Lohtar

According to the 2011 Census, Lohtar village had a total population of 203 people, including 93 males and 110 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 1,183 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.06%, with male literacy at 46.84% and female literacy at 28.57%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 167.

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

Nearby Villages of Lohtar

Lohtar 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 Lohtar

Lohtar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Antagarh to Lohtar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Lohtar is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lohtar

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

Health Facilities in Lohtar

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

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