Lohadda - Labpur, Birbhum

Lohadda is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 35.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Indus serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lohadda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohadda is 317545. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.36 hectares and falls under the 731303 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Lohadda

As per Census 2011, Lohadda village has a total population of 1,110 people, consisting of 589 males and 521 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 787 literate and 323 illiterate residents. Additionally, 485 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 90 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,110589521
Child Population (0–6 yrs)995643
Scheduled Castes (SC)485254231
Scheduled Tribes (ST)904149
Literate Population787466321
Illiterate Population323123200

Nearby Villages of Lohadda

Lohadda 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)
Purbba NawaparaSouth1.25 km
MonachituraNorth1.37 km
DonaipurWest1.38 km
SarparajpurNorth-West1.86 km
MaheshpurSouth2.02 km
SonachituraNorth-East2.07 km
Purbba KadipurSouth-West2.15 km
SitalgramEast2.19 km
Purba GobindapurNorth2.44 km
RaniparaSouth-East2.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lohadda

Lohadda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ahmadpur Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Lohadda is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Lohadda is about 35.3 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 Lohadda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Lohadda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Lohadda

Where is Lohadda located?

Lohadda village is located in Labpur Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lohadda?

The Gram Panchayat of Lohadda is Indus.

What is the pincode of Lohadda?

The pincode of Lohadda is 731303.

What is the population of Lohadda?

Lohadda has a total population of 1,110, including 589 males and 521 females.

How many households are there in Lohadda?

There are 257 households in Lohadda.

What is the literacy rate in Lohadda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lohadda is 70.90%. Male literacy is 79.12% and female literacy is 61.61%.