Lorhan - Varanasi Sadar, Varanasi

Lorhan is a village situated in the Varanasi Sadar tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from Varanasi and around 4 km from Varanasi.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lorhan is 209578. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.57 hectares and falls under the 221002 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Lorhan is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Shivpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lorhan

According to the 2011 Census, Lorhan village had a total population of 2,572 people, including 1,348 males and 1,224 females, living in 420 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.66%, with male literacy at 82.42% and female literacy at 64.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 511, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Lorhan

Lorhan 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 Lorhan

The nearest railway station is Shiupur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Lorhan is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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