Lohara - Lanji, Balaghat

Lohara is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Burasadongari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lohara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohara is 498534. The village covers a total geographical area of 354.26 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji 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 Lanji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lohara

As per Census 2011, Lohara village has a total population of 739 people, consisting of 353 males and 386 females. The village has 171 households and a sex ratio of 1,093 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 451 literate and 288 illiterate residents. Additionally, 52 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 123 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lohara are given below:

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Salekasa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji 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 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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