Lohonja - Kotpad, Koraput

Lohonja is a village situated in the Kotpad tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotpad and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Chandili serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lohonja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohonja is 428164. The village covers a total geographical area of 114 hectares and falls under the 764058 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Lohonja

According to the 2011 Census, Lohonja village had a total population of 470 people, including 226 males and 244 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.16%, with male literacy at 49.47% and female literacy at 39.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 227, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 183.

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

Nearby Villages of Lohonja

Lohonja 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 Lohonja

Public transport in the Lohonja is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambagaon, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Lohonja is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Lohonja is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lohonja

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

Health Facilities in Lohonja

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

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