Lohanda - Tamluk, Purba Medinipur

Lohanda is a village situated in the Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.2 km from Tamluk, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Nilkunthia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lohanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohanda is 344466. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.29 hectares and falls under the 721653 pincode. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Lohanda

According to the 2011 Census, Lohanda village had a total population of 1,515 people, including 770 males and 745 females, living in 355 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.75%, with male literacy at 93.32% and female literacy at 86.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Lohanda

Lohanda 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 Lohanda

Lohanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Raghunathbari, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tamluk to Lohanda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Lohanda is about 15.9 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 Lohanda

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

Health Facilities in Lohanda

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

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