Lokia Tahir - Utraula, Balrampur

Lokia Tahir is a village situated in the Utraula tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Utraula and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Lokia Tahir Khas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lokia Tahir village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lokia Tahir is 174119. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.21 hectares and falls under the 271604 pincode. Utraula is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Lokia Tahir

As per Census 2011, Lokia Tahir village has a total population of 1,509 people, consisting of 789 males and 720 females. The village has 207 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 240 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 768 literate and 741 illiterate residents. Additionally, 253 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lokia Tahir are given below:

Nearby Villages of Lokia Tahir

Lokia Tahir 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 Lokia Tahir

Lokia Tahir is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Maskanwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Utraula to Lokia Tahir is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Lokia Tahir is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lokia Tahir

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

Health Facilities in Lokia Tahir

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

FAQs about Lokia Tahir