Lothpur - Jafrabad, Amreli
Lothpur is a village situated in the Jafrabad taluka of Amreli district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jafrabad and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Amreli. Lothpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Lothpur is 515890. The village covers a total geographical area of 1351.62 hectares and falls under the 365540 pincode. Rajula is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Lothpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajula Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amreli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Lothpur
As per Census 2011, Lothpur village has a total population of 2,878 people, consisting of 1,469 males and 1,409 females. The village has 502 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 460 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,501 literate and 1,377 illiterate residents. Additionally, 276 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lothpur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,878 | 1,469 | 1,409 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 460 | 233 | 227 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 276 | 139 | 137 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 1,501 | 930 | 571 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,377 | 539 | 838 |
Nearby Villages of Lothpur
Lothpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Lothpur
Lothpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajula to Lothpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amreli to Lothpur is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Lothpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lothpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Lothpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lothpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Lothpur
Where is Lothpur located?
Lothpur village is located in Jafrabad Taluka, Amreli district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Lothpur?
Lothpur is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Lothpur?
The pincode of Lothpur is 365540.
What is the population of Lothpur?
Lothpur has a total population of 2,878, including 1,469 males and 1,409 females.
How many households are there in Lothpur?
There are 502 households in Lothpur.
What is the literacy rate in Lothpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lothpur is 52.15%. Male literacy is 63.31% and female literacy is 40.53%.