Loharsi - Chandwa, Latehar

Loharsi is a village situated in the Chandwa subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Candwa and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Malhan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Loharsi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Loharsi is 367591. The village covers a total geographical area of 571 hectares and falls under the 829203 pincode. Candwa is the nearest town.

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

Population of Loharsi

According to the 2011 Census, Loharsi village had a total population of 1,201 people, including 623 males and 578 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.43%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 49.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 837.

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

Nearby Villages of Loharsi

Loharsi 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 Loharsi

Loharsi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahuamilan, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Loharsi is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Loharsi

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

Health Facilities in Loharsi

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

FAQs about Loharsi