Loukiha - Ghanghata, Sant Kabir Nagar

Loukiha is a village situated in the Ghanghata tehsil of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghanghata and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Sant Kabir Nagar. Laukiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Loukiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Loukiha is 183251. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.5 hectares and falls under the 272162 pincode. Sant Kabir Nagar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Loukiha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Loukiha

According to the 2011 Census, Loukiha village had a total population of 904 people, including 451 males and 453 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.48%, with male literacy at 68.28% and female literacy at 42.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 302.

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

Nearby Villages of Loukiha

Loukiha 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 Loukiha

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Loukiha. The nearest railway station is Munderwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Loukiha is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Loukiha is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Loukiha

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

Health Facilities in Loukiha

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

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