Loyongkel - Karra, Khunti

Loyongkel is a village situated in the Karra subdivision of Khunti district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karra and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Khunti. Karra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Loyongkel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Loyongkel is 374774. The village covers a total geographical area of 190 hectares and falls under the 835210 pincode. Khunti(gram Longkel) is the nearest town.

Loyongkel village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Loyongkel

As per Census 2011, Loyongkel village has a total population of 858 people, consisting of 442 males and 416 females. The village has 186 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 124 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 550 literate and 308 illiterate residents. Additionally, 60 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 553 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Loyongkel are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population858442416
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1246460
Scheduled Castes (SC)603822
Scheduled Tribes (ST)553276277
Literate Population550313237
Illiterate Population308129179

Nearby Villages of Loyongkel

Loyongkel 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PoraSouth1.37 km
MadhugamaSouth-West1.54 km
KarraNorth1.61 km
TimraNorth-West1.82 km
LudruSouth-East1.86 km
KosambiEast1.98 km
MerleSouth2.38 km
BurkaSouth-West2.52 km
DiuriSouth-West2.78 km
JaneSouth-East3.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Loyongkel

Loyongkel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karra, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Khunti to Loyongkel is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Loyongkel

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Loyongkel

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Loyongkel

Where is Loyongkel located?

Loyongkel village is located in Karra Subdivision, Khunti district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Loyongkel?

The Gram Panchayat of Loyongkel is Karra.

What is the pincode of Loyongkel?

The pincode of Loyongkel is 835210.

What is the population of Loyongkel?

Loyongkel has a total population of 858, including 442 males and 416 females.

How many households are there in Loyongkel?

There are 186 households in Loyongkel.

What is the literacy rate in Loyongkel?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Loyongkel is 64.10%. Male literacy is 70.81% and female literacy is 56.97%.