Loba - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Loba is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 48.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Loba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Loba is 318238. The village covers a total geographical area of 360.17 hectares and falls under the 731124 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Loba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Loba

According to the 2011 Census, Loba village had a total population of 1,718 people, including 883 males and 835 females, living in 424 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.87%, with male literacy at 69.18% and female literacy at 52.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 829, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 82.

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

Nearby Villages of Loba

Loba 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 Loba

Loba is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Panchra, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Loba is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Loba is about 48.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Loba

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

Health Facilities in Loba

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

FAQs about Loba