Lohara - Nauhatta, Rohtas

Lohara is a village situated in the Nauhatta subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nauhatta and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Nauhatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lohara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohara is 252065. The village covers a total geographical area of 263 hectares and falls under the 821304 pincode. Dehri is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Lohara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Lohara

According to the 2011 Census, Lohara village had a total population of 2,560 people, including 1,335 males and 1,225 females, living in 451 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.26%, with male literacy at 72.91% and female literacy at 50.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 222, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Lohara

Lohara 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 Lohara

Lohara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kosiara, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dehri to Lohara is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Lohara is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lohara

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

Health Facilities in Lohara

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

FAQs about Lohara