Lohan village, Chewara block | Pincode 811304

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SANJEEV KUMAR

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LGD code: 244042
Pincode: 811304
Post office: Chewara
Population: 5,128
Households: 775
Literacy rate: 47.9%
Sex ratio: 1031 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,145

Census 2011 · in context

How Lohan compares

By population, Lohan ranks #2 of 39 villages in Chewara mandal.

Literacy rate

47.9%

−1.0% vs mandal average

Lohan: 47.9%
Chewara mandal: 48.9%
Sheikhpura district: 51.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,031

+70 vs mandal average

Lohan: 1,031
Chewara mandal: 961

Household size

people per home

6.6

+0.4 vs mandal average

Lohan: 6.6
Chewara mandal: 6.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Lohan at a glance

Lohan is a village of 5,128 people in 775 households (Census 2011) in Chewara block, Sheikhpura district, Bihar, the 2nd-largest of 39 villages in Chewara block. Literacy is 48%, 1 points below the block average of 49% and the sex ratio is 1,031 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 811304, served by Chewara post office; the LGD village code is 244042. The sarpanch is SANJEEV KUMAR, and the village votes in Bachhwara assembly constituency, represented by MLA Surendra Mehta. The population is estimated at 6,046 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Lohan · this village	5,128	48%	—
Ekarha · Chewara	3,275	40%	—
Fatehpur · Chewara	662	63%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Lohan

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 10
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 2
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 1
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 1
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 1
Veterinary hospital: 1
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SHEIKHPURA
Distance to nearest town (km): 17
Distance to district HQ (km): 17
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 20
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Lohan
Total area (ha): 1,185
Irrigated area (ha): 1,166
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Lohan

LGD code: 244042
Pincode: 811304
Post office: Chewara
Population (Census 2011): 5,128
Population (projected 2026): 6,046
Households: 775
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1031
Literacy rate: 47.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Begusarai
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bachhwara
Member of Parliament: Giriraj Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Surendra Mehta
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SANJEEV KUMAR
Block / Mandal: Chewara

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Sheikhpura district level

Then & Now

Lohan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

5,128

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

6,046

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

775

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

914

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 5,128Census 2011
Households: 775Census 2011
Literacy rate: 47.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1031 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6,0462026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 9142026 projection
Active job cards: 59,410MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 31,238MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 888NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 55.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 54.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 86.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 69.5%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Sheikhpura district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Sheikhpura district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Sheikhpura district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain

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Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj

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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain
wionews.com18h ago
Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj
ChiniMandi20h ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
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Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage
The Times of India3 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Lohan

What is the pincode of Lohan?

The pincode of Lohan, Chewara block, Sheikhpura district, Bihar is 811304. The post office is Chewara.

Which post office delivers to Lohan?

Mail for Lohan is delivered through Chewara post office, pincode 811304, in Chewara block, Sheikhpura district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Lohan located?

Lohan is a village in Chewara block of Sheikhpura district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Lohan as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Lohan village has a population of 5,128 across 775 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Lohan?

The current sarpanch of Lohan gram panchayat is SANJEEV KUMAR.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Lohan in?

Lohan falls under the Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency (PC #24) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Lohan in?

Lohan falls under the Bachhwara assembly constituency (AC #142) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Lohan?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Lohan village is 47.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Lohan?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Lohan village is 1031 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Lohan?

12 schemes currently match residents of Lohan, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Lohan?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Lohan village is 244042.

How big is Lohan compared to other villages in Chewara block?

Lohan ranks 2 of 39 villages in Chewara block by Census 2011 population (5,128 residents).

Who is the MLA of Lohan?

Lohan falls under Bachhwara assembly constituency (AC 142). The sitting MLA is Surendra Mehta (BJP).

Who is the MP for Lohan?

Lohan is in Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Giriraj Singh (BJP).

What is the population of Lohan in 2026?

Lohan is estimated at 6,046 people in 2026, up about 18% from 5,128 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Lohan in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Lohan in Sheikhpura district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Lohan?

SANJEEV KUMAR is the sarpanch of Lohan gram panchayat, Chewara block. See the sarpanch list of Chewara block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-24
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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