Lohara 1 - Balapur, Akola

Lohara 1 is a village situated in the Balapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balapur and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Lohara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lohara 1 village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohara 1 is 529899. The village covers a total geographical area of 1835.8 hectares and falls under the 444311 pincode. Shegaon is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Lohara 1 village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Lohara 1

According to the 2011 Census, Lohara 1 village had a total population of 5,553 people, including 2,736 males and 2,817 females, living in 1,155 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.53%, with male literacy at 89.88% and female literacy at 79.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,042, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 291.

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 1

Lohara 1 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 1

Lohara 1 is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is S K Nagjihari, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shegaon to Lohara 1 is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Lohara 1 is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lohara 1

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lohara 1 village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Lohara 1

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 1 village are given below:

FAQs about Lohara 1