Loknathpur - Beldanga - II, Murshidabad

Loknathpur is a village situated in the Beldanga - II subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. Rampara-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Loknathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Loknathpur is 315681. The village covers a total geographical area of 424.52 hectares and falls under the 742189 pincode. Beldanga is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Loknathpur

As per Census 2011, Loknathpur village has a total population of 9,512 people, consisting of 4,909 males and 4,603 females. The village has 2,090 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,572 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,100 literate and 4,412 illiterate residents. Additionally, 40 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 308 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population9,5124,9094,603
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,572788784
Scheduled Castes (SC)401921
Scheduled Tribes (ST)308145163
Literate Population5,1002,7212,379
Illiterate Population4,4122,1882,224

Nearby Villages of Loknathpur

Loknathpur 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)
Chak BiduparaWest1.42 km
Char MahammadpurNorth-West1.55 km
TejnagarSouth-West2.24 km
Char TejnagarSouth-West2.67 km
ManganparaNorth-West2.70 km
JainagarNorth-East2.75 km
PalasiSouth2.90 km
BiduparaWest3.31 km
SajuaSouth-East3.38 km
Char RamnagarSouth-West3.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Loknathpur

Loknathpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sirajnagar Halt, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beldanga to Loknathpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Loknathpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Loknathpur

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

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

FAQs about Loknathpur

Where is Loknathpur located?

Loknathpur village is located in Beldanga - II Subdivision, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Loknathpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Loknathpur is Rampara-i.

What is the pincode of Loknathpur?

The pincode of Loknathpur is 742189.

What is the population of Loknathpur?

Loknathpur has a total population of 9,512, including 4,909 males and 4,603 females.

How many households are there in Loknathpur?

There are 2,090 households in Loknathpur.

What is the literacy rate in Loknathpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Loknathpur is 53.62%. Male literacy is 55.43% and female literacy is 51.68%.