Loto - Manbazar - I, Purulia

Loto is a village situated in the Manbazar - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.8 km from Manbazar and around 52.4 km from Purulia. Chandra-pairachali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Loto village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Loto is 331966. The village covers a total geographical area of 193.53 hectares and falls under the 723131 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

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

Population of Loto

As per Census 2011, Loto village has a total population of 899 people, consisting of 463 males and 436 females. The village has 150 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 137 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 419 literate and 480 illiterate residents. Additionally, 381 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 365 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Loto

Loto 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 Loto

Loto is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhantipahari, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Loto is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Loto is about 52.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Loto

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

Health Facilities in Loto

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

FAQs about Loto