Loigam

Loigam is a village located in Puruna Katak tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 27km away from sub-district headquarter Puruna Katak (tehsildar office) and 27km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Lunibahal is the gram panchayat of Loigam village.

Here you can discover what makes Loigam unique in its vibrant Puruna Katak-Baudh region. You’ll see Loigam’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Loigam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Loigam is 418587. The village spans a total geographical area of 326 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762024. Baudhgarh is nearest town to Loigam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.

When it comes to local governance, Loigam village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Boudh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Loigam

Population of Loigam

According to the 2011 Census, Loigam has a total population of about 756, with approximately 353 males and 403 females. The sex ratio is around 1141 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 117 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 270 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 38. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.79%, with male literacy at about 66.29% and female literacy near 37.22%. There are around 171 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Loigam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Loigam

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Loigam. As per the 2011 stats, Loigam had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Loigam

Knowing the nearby villages of Loigam helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Loigam.

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