Lohidi - Sindhari, Balotra

Lohidi is a village situated in the Sindhari tehsil of Balotra district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 70 km from Gudha Malani and around 82 km from Barmer. Lohidi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohidi is 087892. The village covers a total geographical area of 965.89 hectares and falls under the 344033 pincode. Balotra is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Lohidi

As per Census 2011, Lohidi village has a total population of 1,274 people, consisting of 677 males and 597 females. The village has 226 households and a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males. There are 242 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 579 literate and 695 illiterate residents. Additionally, 116 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lohidi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,274677597
Child Population (0–6 yrs)242112130
Scheduled Castes (SC)1166353
Literate Population579420159
Illiterate Population695257438

Nearby Villages of Lohidi

Lohidi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DhandhSouth2.59 km
DakhanEast4.34 km
LohiraWest5.56 km
BamniSouth6.21 km
Goliya MaheechanSouth-East6.27 km
GhanchidaNorth-East7.63 km
NakoraWest8.15 km
Bhooka ThansinghNorth8.55 km
UchiyaNorth-East9.16 km
BandanadaSouth9.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lohidi

Lohidi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gole, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balotra to Lohidi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barmer to Lohidi is about 82 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 Lohidi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Lohidi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Lohidi

Where is Lohidi located?

Lohidi village is located in Sindhari Tehsil, Balotra district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lohidi?

Lohidi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lohidi?

The pincode of Lohidi is 344033.

What is the population of Lohidi?

Lohidi has a total population of 1,274, including 677 males and 597 females.

How many households are there in Lohidi?

There are 226 households in Lohidi.

What is the literacy rate in Lohidi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lohidi is 45.45%. Male literacy is 62.04% and female literacy is 26.63%.