Lohgaon - Rahta, Ahilyanagar

Lohgaon is a village situated in the Rahta tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from Rahta and around 65 km from Ahmadnagar. Lohgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohgaon is 557611. The village covers a total geographical area of 306 hectares and falls under the 413736 pincode. Rahta Pimplas is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Lohgaon

As per Census 2011, Lohgaon village has a total population of 5,648 people, consisting of 2,896 males and 2,752 females. The village has 1,310 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 680 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,593 literate and 2,055 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,448 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 263 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Lohgaon

Lohgaon 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 Lohgaon

Lohgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chitali, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahta Pimplas to Lohgaon is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Lohgaon is about 65 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 Lohgaon

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

Health Facilities in Lohgaon

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

FAQs about Lohgaon