Lohangi - Bichhua, Chhindwara

Lohangi is a village situated in the Bichhua tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 63 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bichhua and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Lohangi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohangi is 495339. The village covers a total geographical area of 706.63 hectares and falls under the 480111 pincode. Sausar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Lohangi

According to the 2011 Census, Lohangi village had a total population of 624 people, including 324 males and 300 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.33%, with male literacy at 88.53% and female literacy at 71.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Lohangi

Lohangi 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 Lohangi

Lohangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ghadela Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sausar to Lohangi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Lohangi is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lohangi

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

Health Facilities in Lohangi

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

FAQs about Lohangi