Lokhra - Ratua - II, Malda

Lokhra is a village situated in the Ratua - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.8 km from Pukhuria and around 22.7 km from English Bazar. Araidanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lokhra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lokhra is 312480. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.51 hectares and falls under the 732204 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Lokhra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ratua Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lokhra

As per Census 2011, Lokhra village has a total population of 1,179 people, consisting of 574 males and 605 females. The village has 233 households and a sex ratio of 1,054 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 579 literate and 600 illiterate residents. Additionally, 76 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Lokhra

Lokhra 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 Lokhra

Lokhra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Adina, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Lokhra is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Lokhra is about 22.7 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lokhra

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

Health Facilities in Lokhra

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

FAQs about Lokhra