Lohangpur - Colonelganj, Gonda

Lohangpur is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Lohangpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohangpur is 175100. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.49 hectares and falls under the 271126 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Lohangpur

According to the 2011 Census, Lohangpur village had a total population of 1,235 people, including 603 males and 632 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.23%, with male literacy at 86.58% and female literacy at 55.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 231.

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

Nearby Villages of Lohangpur

Lohangpur 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 Lohangpur

Lohangpur 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 Kathola, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Lohangpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Lohangpur is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lohangpur

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

Health Facilities in Lohangpur

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

FAQs about Lohangpur