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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Lokra

According to the 2011 Census, Lokra village had a total population of 534 people, including 267 males and 267 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.34%, with male literacy at 83.75% and female literacy at 56.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 356, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 106.

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

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