Lotania - Hussainabad, Palamu

Lotania is a village situated in the Hussainabad subdivision of Palamu district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hussainabad and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Medninagar. Lotania village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lotania is 365030. The village covers a total geographical area of 195.33 hectares and falls under the 822116 pincode.

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

Population of Lotania

As per Census 2011, Lotania village has a total population of 1,766 people, consisting of 863 males and 903 females. The village has 274 households and a sex ratio of 1,046 females per 1,000 males. There are 349 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 982 literate and 784 illiterate residents. Additionally, 213 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,766863903
Child Population (0–6 yrs)349174175
Scheduled Castes (SC)213108105
Literate Population982574408
Illiterate Population784289495

Nearby Villages of Lotania

Lotania 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)
KakoriaNorth0.84 km
KarimandihSouth-West1.21 km
NoniadihNorth-West1.27 km
MalwariaNorth-East1.28 km
BardihaSouth-East1.30 km
JuribandhNorth-West1.52 km
Buland BighaSouth1.63 km
BhawanpurNorth1.76 km
SheikhpuraNorth1.76 km
KajibighaNorth-West1.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lotania

Lotania is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kajrat Nawadih, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Medninagar to Lotania is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lotania

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Lotania

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Lotania

Where is Lotania located?

Lotania village is located in Hussainabad Subdivision, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lotania?

Lotania is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lotania?

The pincode of Lotania is 822116.

What is the population of Lotania?

Lotania has a total population of 1,766, including 863 males and 903 females.

How many households are there in Lotania?

There are 274 households in Lotania.

What is the literacy rate in Lotania?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lotania is 55.61%. Male literacy is 66.51% and female literacy is 45.18%.