Lohara - Lalbarra, Balaghat

Lohara is a village situated in the Lalbarra tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalbarra and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Lohara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohara is 497637. The village covers a total geographical area of 442.79 hectares and falls under the 481331 pincode. Waraseoni is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Lohara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balaghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Lohara

According to the 2011 Census, Lohara village had a total population of 1,936 people, including 961 males and 975 females, living in 471 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.44%, with male literacy at 89.81% and female literacy at 77.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 240, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 237.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Magardharra Ph, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Waraseoni to Lohara is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Lohara is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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