Lolti

Lolti
Village
View of Lolti village
Lolti Location in Uttarakhand, India
Coordinates: 30°03′17″N 79°29′57″E
Country	India
State	Uttarakhand
District	Chamoli
Tehsil	Tharali
Population  (2011)
• Total	1,023
Languages
• Official	Hindi, Garhwali
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	246482
Vehicle registration	UK 11

Lolti is a village in the Tharali tehsil of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, India. It is located on the Simli-Gwaldam-Almora Highway. It is 10 km (6.2 mi) from Kulsari, the famous camp station of Nanda Devi Raj Jat, and 15 km (9.3 mi) from the 15 km (9.3 mi) from famous tourist spot Gwaldam. It is located in the Pindar River Valley.

Flora and Fauna

The area is surrounded by lush green forests and is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Commonly found trees include Banj (Quercus leucotrichophora), Buransh (Rhododendron), Pine(locally known as Soi), and Poplar (Populus). The region also bears wild fruits such as Kafal and wild berries.

Agriculture

Villagers actively engage in farming, cultivating grains and vegetables like wheat, rice, maize, ragi, potatoes, and pulses.

Education

The village has one government school, Rajkiya Vidyalaya Lolti, which provides intermediate-level education. The nearest higher education institution is Government Degree College Talwari, located about 5 km away in a picturesque setting along the foothills nourished by the Pindar River and offering awe-inspiring views of the Trishul range of the Himalayas.

Demographics

As of the 2011 Census of India, Lolti is a medium size village with total 235 families residing. The Lolti village has population of 1,023 of which 475 are males while 548 are females. The total geographical area of village is 633.7 hectares (1,566 acres).

See also

• Gwaldam
• Kulsari
• Badhangarhi temple