Lohagarh - Moth, Jhansi

Lohagarh is a village situated in the Moth tehsil of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Moth and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Jhansi. Lohagarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohagarh is 152063. The village covers a total geographical area of 1463.42 hectares and falls under the 285205 pincode. Jhansi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Lohagarh

According to the 2011 Census, Lohagarh village had a total population of 6,524 people, including 3,482 males and 3,042 females, living in 1,161 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.02%, with male literacy at 82.73% and female literacy at 59.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,744, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Lohagarh

Lohagarh 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 Lohagarh

Lohagarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Erich Road, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhansi to Lohagarh is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhansi to Lohagarh 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 Lohagarh

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

Health Facilities in Lohagarh

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

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