Lota

Lota is a village located in Sonua subdivision of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 36km away from district headquarter Sonua. Sonua is the sub-district headquarter of Lota village. As per 2009 stats, Asantalia is the gram panchayat of Lota village.

Here you can discover what makes Lota unique in its vibrant Sonua-Pashchimi Singhbhum region. You’ll see Lota’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Lota

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Lota is 376856. The village spans a total geographical area of 241 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 833102. Sonua is nearest town to Lota village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Lota village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Manoharpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Lota

Population of Lota

According to the 2011 Census, Lota has a total population of about 670, with approximately 332 males and 338 females. The sex ratio is around 1018 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 125 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 289. The overall literacy rate is approximately 49.55%, with male literacy at about 62.05% and female literacy near 37.28%. There are around 139 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Lota's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Lota

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Lota. As per the 2011 stats, Lota had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Lota

Knowing the nearby villages of Lota helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Lota.

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