Lohara - Paranda, Dharashiv

Lohara is a village situated in the Paranda tehsil of Dharashiv district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Paranda and around 87 km from Osmanabad. Lohara village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohara is 561101. The village covers a total geographical area of 681 hectares and falls under the 413502 pincode. Paranda is the nearest town, located about 15 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 1,129 people, including 599 males and 530 females, living in 229 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.84%, with male literacy at 80.38% and female literacy at 60.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahisgaon, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paranda to Lohara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Osmanabad to Lohara is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 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