Loha Gari - Garud, Bageshwar
Loha Gari is a village situated in the Garud tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garud and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Lohagari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Loha Gari village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Loha Gari is 051299. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.72 hectares and falls under the 263635 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.
Loha Gari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Loha Gari
According to the 2011 Census, Loha Gari village had a total population of 290 people, including 119 males and 171 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 1,437 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.40%, with male literacy at 96.94% and female literacy at 63.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 290 | 119 | 171 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 40 | 21 | 19 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 191 | 95 | 96 |
| Illiterate Population | 99 | 24 | 75 |
Nearby Villages of Loha Gari
Loha Gari is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Loha Gari
Loha Gari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bageshwar to Loha Gari is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Loha Gari
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Loha Gari village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Loha Gari
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Loha Gari village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Loha Gari
Where is Loha Gari located?
Loha Gari village is located in Garud Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Loha Gari?
The Gram Panchayat of Loha Gari is Lohagari.
What is the pincode of Loha Gari?
The pincode of Loha Gari is 263635.
What is the population of Loha Gari?
Loha Gari had a total population of 290, including 119 males and 171 females.
How many households are there in Loha Gari?
Loha Gari had 64 households.
What is the literacy rate in Loha Gari?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Loha Gari was 76.40%. Male literacy was 96.94% and female literacy was 63.16%.