Lohadigam - Kanisi, Ganjam

Lohadigam is a village situated in the Kanisi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Golanthara and around 28 km from Chatrapur. Laudigam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lohadigam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohadigam is 412667. The village covers a total geographical area of 562 hectares and falls under the 760003 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Lohadigam

According to the 2011 Census, Lohadigam village had a total population of 1,763 people, including 874 males and 889 females, living in 377 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.47%, with male literacy at 47.19% and female literacy at 28.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Lohadigam

Lohadigam 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 Lohadigam

Lohadigam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Lohadigam is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Lohadigam is about 28 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 Lohadigam

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

Health Facilities in Lohadigam

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

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