Lohanda

Lohanda is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.5km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Lohanda village. As per 2009 stats, Rampur is the gram panchayat of Lohanda village.

Here you can discover what makes Lohanda unique in its vibrant Raiganj-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Lohanda’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 Lohanda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Lohanda is 309674. The village spans a total geographical area of 470.99 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733134. Raiganj is nearest town to Lohanda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

When it comes to local governance, Lohanda 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 Hemtabad 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.

Google Map of Lohanda

Population of Lohanda

According to the 2011 Census, Lohanda has a total population of about 3,511, with approximately 1,832 males and 1,679 females. The sex ratio is around 916 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 445 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,796 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 212. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.63%, with male literacy at about 59.93% and female literacy near 50.92%. There are around 746 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Lohanda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Lohanda

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

Nearby Villages of Lohanda

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Lohanda