Lokabati - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Lokabati is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.7 km from Dhaniakhali and around 37 km from Chinsura. Dhanekhali-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lokabati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lokabati is 324643. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.17 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Lokabati

According to the 2011 Census, Lokabati village had a total population of 2,035 people, including 1,005 males and 1,030 females, living in 524 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.00%, with male literacy at 82.04% and female literacy at 66.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 382, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 514.

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

Nearby Villages of Lokabati

Lokabati 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 Lokabati

Public transport in the Lokabati is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Cheragram Bh., while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Lokabati is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Lokabati 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 Lokabati

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

Health Facilities in Lokabati

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

FAQs about Lokabati