Lohjhar - Hata, Kushinagar

Lohjhar is a village situated in the Hata tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hata and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Lohjhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohjhar is 188963. The village covers a total geographical area of 125.14 hectares and falls under the 274202 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

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

Population of Lohjhar

According to the 2011 Census, Lohjhar village had a total population of 1,529 people, including 795 males and 734 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.22%, with male literacy at 87.73% and female literacy at 56.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 366.

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

Nearby Villages of Lohjhar

Lohjhar 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 Lohjhar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Lohjhar. The nearest railway station is Bodarwar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Lohjhar is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Lohjhar is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lohjhar

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

Health Facilities in Lohjhar

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

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