Losan - Lansdowne, Pauri Garhwal

Losan is a village situated in the Lansdowne tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 44 km from Lansdowne and around 123 km from Pauri. Loshan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Losan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Losan is 047337. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.05 hectares and falls under the 246124 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Losan 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 Yamkeshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Losan

According to the 2011 Census, Losan village had a total population of 103 people, including 37 males and 66 females, living in 27 households. The sex ratio was 1,784 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.00%, with male literacy at 78.79% and female literacy at 72.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Losan

Losan 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 Losan

Losan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lansdowne to Losan is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Losan is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Losan

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

Health Facilities in Losan

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

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