Lolay Khasmahal - Lava, Kalimpong

Lolay Khasmahal is a village situated in the Lava subdivision of Kalimpong district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.5 km from Algarh.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lolay Khasmahal is 306310. The village covers a total geographical area of 695.25 hectares and falls under the 734301 pincode. Kalimpong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Lolay Khasmahal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system.

Population of Lolay Khasmahal

As per Census 2011, Lolay Khasmahal village has a total population of 2,209 people, consisting of 1,142 males and 1,067 females. The village has 431 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 240 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,584 literate and 625 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 547 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lolay Khasmahal are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2091,1421,067
Child Population (0–6 yrs)240123117
Scheduled Castes (SC)954
Scheduled Tribes (ST)547291256
Literate Population1,584879705
Illiterate Population625263362

Nearby Villages of Lolay Khasmahal

Lolay Khasmahal 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)
Palla KhasmahalSouth-East1.92 km
Icha KhasmahalNorth-West2.34 km
Pudung KhasmahalWest2.42 km
Kanke Bong KhasmahalSouth3.01 km
Dalapachan KhasmahalNorth3.07 km
Dalapchan Ridge Reserve ForestNorth-West3.81 km
Sindibong KhasmahalWest3.96 km
Saihur ForestEast4.01 km
Yokprintam KhasmahalSouth-West4.30 km
Kaffir ForestSouth-East4.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lolay Khasmahal

Lolay Khasmahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bagrakot, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalimpong to Lolay Khasmahal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lolay Khasmahal

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

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

Health Facilities in Lolay Khasmahal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Lolay Khasmahal

Where is Lolay Khasmahal located?

Lolay Khasmahal village is located in Lava Subdivision, Kalimpong district, West Bengal, India.

What is the pincode of Lolay Khasmahal?

The pincode of Lolay Khasmahal is 734301.

What is the population of Lolay Khasmahal?

Lolay Khasmahal has a total population of 2,209, including 1,142 males and 1,067 females.

How many households are there in Lolay Khasmahal?

There are 431 households in Lolay Khasmahal.

What is the literacy rate in Lolay Khasmahal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lolay Khasmahal is 71.71%. Male literacy is 76.97% and female literacy is 66.07%.