Ludhera - Kalsi, Dehradun

Ludhera is a village situated in the Kalsi tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalsi and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Khunna Alman serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ludhera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ludhera is 044833. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.2 hectares and falls under the 248158 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

Ludhera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Ludhera

According to the 2011 Census, Ludhera village had a total population of 174 people, including 91 males and 83 females, living in 19 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.79%, with male literacy at 81.01% and female literacy at 62.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

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 Population1749183
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18126
Scheduled Castes (SC)633132
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1035449
Literate Population1126448
Illiterate Population622735

Nearby Villages of Ludhera

Ludhera 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)
TatorSouth-East0.99 km
KhairadaEast1.36 km
BisoiNorth-West1.39 km
KandoiNorth1.60 km
PhaprogEast1.80 km
BangaonSouth-East2.05 km
SuransuSouth2.06 km
ChilaSouth-West2.06 km
MunogiEast2.19 km
LacchhaWest2.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ludhera

Ludhera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Ludhera is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Ludhera is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ludhera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ludhera

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ludhera 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 Ludhera

Where is Ludhera located?

Ludhera village is located in Kalsi Tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Ludhera?

The Gram Panchayat of Ludhera is Khunna Alman.

What is the pincode of Ludhera?

The pincode of Ludhera is 248158.

What is the population of Ludhera?

Ludhera had a total population of 174, including 91 males and 83 females.

How many households are there in Ludhera?

Ludhera had 19 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ludhera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ludhera was 71.79%. Male literacy was 81.01% and female literacy was 62.34%.