Lohali - Kosya Kutauli, Nainital

Lohali is a village situated in the Kosya Kutauli tehsil of Nainital district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kosya Kutauli and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Nainital. Lohali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohali is 054493. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.26 hectares and falls under the 263135 pincode. Bhowali is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Lohali

According to the 2011 Census, Lohali village had a total population of 527 people, including 260 males and 267 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.42%, with male literacy at 97.02% and female literacy at 72.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92.

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 Population527260267
Child Population (0–6 yrs)522527
Scheduled Castes (SC)924448
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population401228173
Illiterate Population1263294

Nearby Villages of Lohali

Lohali 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)
SyonNorth-West2.43 km
ChhatiNorth-West2.67 km
NourhaNorth-West2.97 km
ChharaWest3.28 km
MalonaNorth-West3.29 km
TuriyajoshiNorth3.44 km
ChaparWest3.79 km
MajheraWest3.84 km
NaunaWest4.16 km
DobaWest4.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lohali

Lohali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhowali to Lohali is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nainital to Lohali is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lohali

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

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

Health Facilities in Lohali

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

Where is Lohali located?

Lohali village is located in Kosya Kutauli Tehsil, Nainital district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Lohali?

Lohali is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lohali?

The pincode of Lohali is 263135.

What is the population of Lohali?

Lohali had a total population of 527, including 260 males and 267 females.

How many households are there in Lohali?

Lohali had 121 households.

What is the literacy rate in Lohali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lohali was 84.42%. Male literacy was 97.02% and female literacy was 72.08%.