Lodan - Barnigad, Uttarkashi

Lodan is a village situated in the Barnigad tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 45 km from Barkot and around 135 km from Uttarkashi. Lodan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lodan is 040448. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.9 hectares and falls under the 249171 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Lodan 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 Yamunotri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lodan

According to the 2011 Census, Lodan village had a total population of 257 people, including 143 males and 114 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 797 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.98%, with male literacy at 80.51% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Lodan

Lodan 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 Lodan

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Lodan. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Lodan is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Lodan is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lodan

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

Health Facilities in Lodan

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

FAQs about Lodan