Lodhala - Narayanbagar, Chamoli

Lodhala is a village situated in the Narayanbagar tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 53 km from Tharali and around 105 km from Gopeshwar. Lodla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lodhala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lodhala is 041509. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.08 hectares and falls under the 246453 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Lodhala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narendranagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lodhala

According to the 2011 Census, Lodhala village had a total population of 156 people, including 65 males and 91 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 1,400 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.19%, with male literacy at 98.04% and female literacy at 77.38%.

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 Population1566591
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21147
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1155065
Illiterate Population411526

Nearby Villages of Lodhala

Lodhala 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SoltaSouth0.65 km
BetharaNorth0.79 km
RainsEast1.47 km
PharkotWest1.48 km
ChopataSouth1.58 km
Kafar TeerNorth-West1.73 km
BhainswadaSouth-East1.74 km
PainaNorth1.76 km
BhagotaSouth-East1.98 km
MahadEast2.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lodhala

Public transport in the Lodhala is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pithorgarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Lodhala is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Lodhala is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lodhala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Lodhala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Lodhala

Where is Lodhala located?

Lodhala village is located in Narayanbagar Tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Lodhala?

The Gram Panchayat of Lodhala is Lodla.

What is the pincode of Lodhala?

The pincode of Lodhala is 246453.

What is the population of Lodhala?

Lodhala had a total population of 156, including 65 males and 91 females.

How many households are there in Lodhala?

Lodhala had 37 households.

What is the literacy rate in Lodhala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lodhala was 85.19%. Male literacy was 98.04% and female literacy was 77.38%.