Lokur - Kagwad, Belagavi

Lokur is a village situated in the Kagwad taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Athani and around 122 km from Belgaum. Mangasuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lokur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lokur is 597287. The village covers a total geographical area of 1164.56 hectares and falls under the 591234 pincode. Athani is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Lokur

According to the 2011 Census, Lokur village had a total population of 3,462 people, including 1,776 males and 1,686 females, living in 670 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.82%, with male literacy at 83.86% and female literacy at 65.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 732, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Lokur

Lokur 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 Lokur

Lokur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shedbal, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athani to Lokur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Lokur is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lokur

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

Health Facilities in Lokur

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

FAQs about Lokur