Lokhandi - Samudrapur, Wardha

Lokhandi is a village situated in the Samudrapur tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Samudrapur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Wadgaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Lokhandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lokhandi is 534597. The village covers a total geographical area of 342.98 hectares and falls under the 442305 pincode. Hinganghat is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Lokhandi

According to the 2011 Census, Lokhandi village had a total population of 268 people, including 137 males and 131 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.11%, with male literacy at 83.05% and female literacy at 66.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Lokhandi

Lokhandi 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 Lokhandi

Lokhandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hinganghat, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinganghat to Lokhandi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Lokhandi is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lokhandi

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

Health Facilities in Lokhandi

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

FAQs about Lokhandi