Lohat - Kashipur, Purulia

Lohat is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.2 km from Kashipur and around 54.9 km from Purulia. Kalidaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lohat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohat is 330674. The village covers a total geographical area of 410.26 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. R. N. Pur is the nearest town, located about 30 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 1,210 people, including 583 males and 627 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.63%, with male literacy at 65.42% and female literacy at 40.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 925.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Metyal Sohar, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from R. N. Pur to Lohat is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Lohat is about 54.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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