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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Lodan village has a total population of 257 people, consisting of 143 males and 114 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 797 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 142 literate and 115 illiterate residents. Additionally, 47 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lodan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population257143114
Child Population (0–6 yrs)452520
Scheduled Castes (SC)472621
Literate Population1429547
Illiterate Population1154867

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BursiNorth-West1.16 km
JhimangaonEast1.21 km
OdgaonNorth-East1.27 km
Khamundi TalliWest1.55 km
DarogiWest1.70 km
Khamundi MalliSouth-West1.99 km
KewalgaonNorth2.08 km
Baman GaonSouth2.74 km
Chhap GaonSouth-East2.87 km
KalojgaonNorth-East2.98 km

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.

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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

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 Lodan

Where is Lodan located?

Lodan village is located in Barnigad Tehsil, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lodan?

Lodan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lodan?

The pincode of Lodan is 249171.

What is the population of Lodan?

Lodan has a total population of 257, including 143 males and 114 females.

How many households are there in Lodan?

There are 32 households in Lodan.

What is the literacy rate in Lodan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lodan is 55.25%. Male literacy is 66.43% and female literacy is 41.23%.