Lohara - Chaurai, Chhindwara

Lohara is a village situated in the Chaurai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaurai and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Lohara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohara is 494252. The village covers a total geographical area of 542.65 hectares and falls under the 480115 pincode. Chaurai Khas is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Lohara

As per Census 2011, Lohara village has a total population of 1,048 people, consisting of 539 males and 509 females. The village has 208 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 604 literate and 444 illiterate residents. Additionally, 169 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chourai, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chaurai Khas to Lohara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Lohara is about 47 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 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