Lod - Jaora, Ratlam

Lod is a village situated in the Jaora tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaora and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Loud serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lod is 470162. The village covers a total geographical area of 1099.36 hectares and falls under the 457118 pincode. Jaora is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Lod

According to the 2011 Census, Lod village had a total population of 2,135 people, including 1,084 males and 1,051 females, living in 463 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.23%, with male literacy at 90.26% and female literacy at 59.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 726.

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

Nearby Villages of Lod

Lod 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 Lod

Lod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jaora, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaora to Lod is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Lod is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lod

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

Health Facilities in Lod

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

FAQs about Lod