Lohamelya
Lohamelya is a village located in Jhargram subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Jhargram are the district & sub-district headquarters of Lohamelya village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Patashimul is the gram panchayat of Lohamelya village.
Lohamelya has its own place in the vibrant Paschim Medinipur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Lohamelya
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Lohamelya is 340025. The village spans a total geographical area of 95.19 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721514. Jhargram is nearest town to Lohamelya village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
When it comes to local governance, Lohamelya village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
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Population of Lohamelya
Below is a concise population overview of Lohamelya as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 700 | 345 | 355 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 69 | 34 | 35 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 29 | 14 | 15 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 320 | 160 | 160 |
Literate Population | 481 | 263 | 218 |
Illiterate Population | 219 | 82 | 137 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Lohamelya village:
- The total population of Lohamelya village is around 700, including approximately 345 males and 355 females, with a sex ratio of 1028 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 69 children aged 0–6 years in Lohamelya village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Lohamelya village has 29 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 320 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Lohamelya village is about 68.71%, with male literacy at 76.23% and female literacy at 61.41%.
- There are around 166 households in Lohamelya village.
Connectivity of Lohamelya
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Lohamelya. As per the 2011 stats, Lohamelya had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Lohamelya
Knowing the nearby villages of Lohamelya helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Lohamelya.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lohamelya
- Where is Lohamelya located?
- Lohamelya village is situated in Jhargram Subdivision, within the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Lohamelya?
- The Gram Panchayat of Lohamelya is Patashimul (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Lohamelya?
- The pincode of Lohamelya is 721514, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Lohamelya as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Lohamelya is 700, with 345 males and 355 females.
- How many households are there in Lohamelya as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Lohamelya village has a total of 166 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Lohamelya as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Lohamelya is 68.71%. The male literacy rate is 76.23%, while the female literacy rate is 61.41%.