Lokpur - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Lokpur is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 34.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Lokepur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lokpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lokpur is 318307. The village covers a total geographical area of 281.78 hectares and falls under the 731125 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Lokpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Lokpur

As per Census 2011, Lokpur village has a total population of 4,018 people, consisting of 2,022 males and 1,996 females. The village has 911 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 433 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,614 literate and 1,404 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,700 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Lokpur

Lokpur 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 Lokpur

Lokpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Panchra, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Lokpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Lokpur is about 34.2 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 Lokpur

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

Health Facilities in Lokpur

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

FAQs about Lokpur