Lohat - Salanpur, Paschim Bardhaman

Lohat is a village situated in the Salanpur subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from Salanpur and around 132 km from Barddhaman. Samdi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lohat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohat is 318522. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.55 hectares and falls under the 713359 pincode. Asansol is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Lohat

According to the 2011 Census, Lohat village had a total population of 930 people, including 485 males and 445 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.33%, with male literacy at 80.72% and female literacy at 59.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 369.

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

Nearby Villages of Lohat

Lohat 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 Lohat

Lohat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Salanpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asansol to Lohat is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Lohat is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lohat

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

Health Facilities in Lohat

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

FAQs about Lohat