Lodha - Koil, Aligarh

Lodha is a village situated in the Koil tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Koil and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Lodha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lodha is 122366. The village covers a total geographical area of 628.1 hectares and falls under the 202140 pincode. Aligarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Lodha

As per Census 2011, Lodha village has a total population of 3,809 people, consisting of 1,996 males and 1,813 females. The village has 645 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 614 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,383 literate and 1,426 illiterate residents. Additionally, 804 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,8091,9961,813
Child Population (0–6 yrs)614308306
Scheduled Castes (SC)804430374
Literate Population2,3831,420963
Illiterate Population1,426576850

Nearby Villages of Lodha

Lodha 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)
Moosepur KareebjirauliNorth1.33 km
NahraSouth-West1.71 km
AtalpurEast1.98 km
Amarpur NahraSouth2.10 km
Bijauna BuzurgNorth2.14 km
AhamadabadEast2.46 km
KarsuaWest2.55 km
DunaiSouth-West2.70 km
NadroeNorth-West2.74 km
Bijauna KhurdNorth2.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lodha

Lodha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahrawal, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aligarh to Lodha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lodha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Lodha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Lodha

Where is Lodha located?

Lodha village is located in Koil Tehsil, Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lodha?

Lodha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lodha?

The pincode of Lodha is 202140.

What is the population of Lodha?

Lodha has a total population of 3,809, including 1,996 males and 1,813 females.

How many households are there in Lodha?

There are 645 households in Lodha.

What is the literacy rate in Lodha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lodha is 62.56%. Male literacy is 71.14% and female literacy is 53.12%.