Lohara - Tumsar, Bhandara

Lohara is a village situated in the Tumsar tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tumsar and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Lohara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohara is 536740. The village covers a total geographical area of 621.74 hectares and falls under the 441914 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Lohara

According to the 2011 Census, Lohara village had a total population of 1,926 people, including 960 males and 966 females, living in 432 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.55%, with male literacy at 85.71% and female literacy at 71.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 136.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chicholi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Lohara is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Lohara is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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