Lochapada

Lochapada is a village located in Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district in Odisha, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Digapahandi (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Chatrapur. As per 2009 stats, Bonthapalli is the gram panchayat of Lochapada village.

Lochapada has its own place in the vibrant Ganjam region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Lochapada

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Lochapada is 412836. The village spans a total geographical area of 181 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 760002. Brahmapur is nearest town to Lochapada village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Lochapada 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 Digapahandi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Lochapada

Below is a concise population overview of Lochapada as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 172 77 95
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 27 15 12
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1 N/A 1
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 170 77 93
Literate Population 64 33 31
Illiterate Population 108 44 64

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Lochapada village:

  • The total population of Lochapada village is around 172, including approximately 77 males and 95 females, with a sex ratio of 1233 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 27 children aged 0–6 years in Lochapada village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Lochapada village has 1 person belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 170 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Lochapada village is about 37.21%, with male literacy at 42.86% and female literacy at 32.63%.
  • There are around 57 households in Lochapada village.

Connectivity of Lochapada

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Lochapada

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

Siriapur Banthapalli Antei Bandhaguda Giniguda Ramaguda Kanthigada Bhaliaguda Talahaladibeni Kusaput Rangaputa

Frequently Asked Questions about Lochapada

Where is Lochapada located?
Lochapada village is situated in Digapahandi Tehsil, within the Ganjam district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Lochapada?
The Gram Panchayat of Lochapada is Bonthapalli (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Lochapada?
The pincode of Lochapada is 760002, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Lochapada as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Lochapada is 172, with 77 males and 95 females.
How many households are there in Lochapada as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Lochapada village has a total of 57 households.
What is the literacy rate in Lochapada as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Lochapada is 37.21%. The male literacy rate is 42.86%, while the female literacy rate is 32.63%.