Lohara Tehsil - Dharashiv, Maharashtra
Lohara is an administrative tehsil in the Dharashiv district of Maharashtra, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Lohara is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Ausa Road, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 563 km², including 562.86 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 936 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Lohara Tehsil
Lohara Tehsil has a total of 48 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achaler | Rural | Achaler |
| 2 | Arni | Rural | Arni |
| 3 | Ashta Kasar | Rural | Astakasar |
| 4 | Belwadi | Rural | Belwadi |
| 5 | Bendkal | Rural | Bendkal |
| 6 | Bhatagali | Rural | Bhatangali |
| 7 | Bhosga | Rural | Bhosga |
| 8 | Chincholi Kate | Rural | Chincholikate |
| 9 | Chincholi Rebe | Rural | Chincholi Rebe |
| 10 | Dakshin Jewali | Rural | South Jewali |
| 11 | Dastapur | Rural | Dastapur |
| 12 | Dhanuri | Rural | Dhanori |
| 13 | Ekondi Lohara | Rural | Yekondi (Lo) |
| 14 | Harali | Rural | Harali |
| 15 | Hipparga Sayyad | Rural | Hiparga Sayad |
| 16 | Hippargarava | Rural | Hipparga Rava |
| 17 | Holi | Rural | Holy |
| 18 | Jewali | Rural | Jewali |
| 19 | Kanegaon | Rural | Kanegaon |
| 20 | Karanjgaon | Rural | Karajgaon |
| 21 | Karwanji | Rural | Karwangi |
| 22 | Kasti Bk. | Rural | Kasti (Bk) |
| 23 | Kasti Kh. | Rural | Kasti (Kd) |
| 24 | Khed | Rural | Khed |
| 25 | Kolnur Pandari | Rural | Dastapur |
| 26 | Kondjigad | Rural | Kondgigad |
| 27 | Lohara Bk. | Urban | Not applicable |
| 28 | Lohara Kh. | Rural | Lohara (Kd) |
| 29 | Makani | Rural | Makni |
| 30 | Malegaon | Rural | Malegaon |
| 31 | Mardi | Rural | Mardi |
| 32 | Mogha Bk. | Rural | Mogha (Bk) |
| 33 | Mogha Kh | Rural | Mogha (Bk) |
| 34 | Murshadpur | Rural | Murshidapur |
| 35 | Nagral | Rural | Nagaral |
| 36 | Nagur | Rural | Nagur |
| 37 | Phanepur | Rural | Fanepur |
| 38 | Rajegaon | Rural | Rajegaon |
| 39 | Salegaon | Rural | Salegaon |
| 40 | Sastur | Rural | Sastur |
| 41 | Shivkarwadi | Rural | Hipparga Rava |
| 42 | Tawshigad | Rural | Tawasigad |
| 43 | Toramba | Rural | Toramba |
| 44 | Udatpur | Rural | Utatpur |
| 45 | Undargaon | Rural | Undergaon |
| 46 | Vilaspur Pandhari | Rural | Vilaspur Pandhari |
| 47 | Wadgaon | Rural | Wadgaon |
| 48 | Wadgaonwadi | Rural | Wadgaonwadi |
Population of Lohara Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Lohara Tehsil has a total population of 1,16,712 people, consisting of 60,258 males and 56,454 females. There are 26,232 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 207 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,16,712 | 1,16,712 | 0 |
| Male Population | 60,258 | 60,258 | 0 |
| Female Population | 56,454 | 56,454 | 0 |
| Total Households | 26,232 | 26,232 | 0 |
| Population Density | 207 / km² | 207 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 78,534 literate people and 14,293 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 18,278 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,323 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,293 | 14,293 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 78,534 | 78,534 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 38,178 | 38,178 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 18,278 | 18,278 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,323 | 1,323 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.