Achaler - Lohara, Dharashiv

Achaler is a village situated in the Lohara tehsil of Dharashiv district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from Lohara and around 70 km from Osmanabad. Achaler village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Achaler is 561674. The village covers a total geographical area of 3454 hectares and falls under the 413605 pincode. Umranga is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Achaler

According to the 2011 Census, Achaler village had a total population of 5,935 people, including 3,001 males and 2,934 females, living in 1,272 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.48%, with male literacy at 85.02% and female literacy at 65.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,006, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Achaler

Achaler 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 Achaler

Achaler is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Boroti, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umranga to Achaler is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Osmanabad to Achaler is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Achaler

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

Health Facilities in Achaler

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

FAQs about Achaler