Lodhi - Bhitarwar, Gwalior

Lodhi is a village situated in the Bhitarwar tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhitarwar and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Gwalior. Dhobat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lodhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lodhi is 454219. The village covers a total geographical area of 285.97 hectares and falls under the 475220 pincode. Bhitarwar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Lodhi

As per Census 2011, Lodhi village has a total population of 459 people, consisting of 233 males and 226 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 260 literate and 199 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population459233226
Child Population (0–6 yrs)914447
Scheduled Castes (SC)562828
Literate Population26016397
Illiterate Population19970129

Nearby Villages of Lodhi

Lodhi 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)
DhobatSouth-West1.16 km
KupedaEast1.32 km
GadhotaNorth-East1.69 km
MasudpurSouth1.79 km
Deori KalanWest2.21 km
MahuthaNorth2.54 km
Khiriya SunwaiSouth-West2.75 km
KaithodWest2.96 km
SilhaEast3.01 km
MusahariNorth3.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lodhi

Lodhi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Indargarh, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhitarwar to Lodhi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gwalior to Lodhi is about 92 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 Lodhi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Lodhi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Lodhi

Where is Lodhi located?

Lodhi village is located in Bhitarwar Tehsil, Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lodhi?

The Gram Panchayat of Lodhi is Dhobat.

What is the pincode of Lodhi?

The pincode of Lodhi is 475220.

What is the population of Lodhi?

Lodhi has a total population of 459, including 233 males and 226 females.

How many households are there in Lodhi?

There are 110 households in Lodhi.

What is the literacy rate in Lodhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lodhi is 56.64%. Male literacy is 69.96% and female literacy is 42.92%.