Lohapunji

Lohapunji is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 21.9km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Lohapunji village. As per 2009 stats, Dalkhola I is the gram panchayat of Lohapunji village.

Here you can discover what makes Lohapunji unique in its vibrant Karandighi-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Lohapunji’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Lohapunji

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Lohapunji is 309374. The village spans a total geographical area of 82.57 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733215. Raigunj is nearest town to Lohapunji village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 57km away.

When it comes to local governance, Lohapunji 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 Karandighi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj 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 Lohapunji

According to the 2011 Census, Lohapunji has a total population of about 766, with approximately 405 males and 361 females. The sex ratio is around 891 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 128 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 390 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.37%, with male literacy at about 73.58% and female literacy near 66.76%. There are around 123 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Lohapunji's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Lohapunji

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Lohapunji. As per the 2011 stats, Lohapunji had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Lohapunji

Knowing the nearby villages of Lohapunji helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Lohapunji.

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