Lohra - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Lohra is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Lohara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lohra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohra is 253185. The village covers a total geographical area of 341 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Lohra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lohra

According to the 2011 Census, Lohra village had a total population of 1,877 people, including 968 males and 909 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.14%, with male literacy at 72.09% and female literacy at 51.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 880, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 69.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Lohra

Lohra 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 Lohra

Lohra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ismailpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Lohra is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Lohra is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lohra

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

Health Facilities in Lohra

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

FAQs about Lohra