Lohkhan - Badwara, Katni

Lohkhan is a village situated in the Badwara tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badwara and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Salaiya Thuthiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lohkhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohkhan is 488408. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.42 hectares and falls under the 483773 pincode. Katni is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Lohkhan

According to the 2011 Census, Lohkhan village had a total population of 394 people, including 193 males and 201 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.14%, with male literacy at 88.68% and female literacy at 59.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 385.

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

Nearby Villages of Lohkhan

Lohkhan 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 Lohkhan

Lohkhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vilayatkalan Rd, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katni to Lohkhan is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Lohkhan is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lohkhan

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

Health Facilities in Lohkhan

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

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