Lokra - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Lokra is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kanachi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lokra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lokra is 316554. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.01 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Lokra

As per Census 2011, Lokra village has a total population of 534 people, consisting of 267 males and 267 females. The village has 129 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 332 literate and 202 illiterate residents. Additionally, 356 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 106 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Lokra

Lokra 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 Lokra

Lokra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mallarpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Lokra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Lokra is about 37 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 Lokra

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

Health Facilities in Lokra

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

FAQs about Lokra