Lohara - Armori, Gadchiroli

Lohara is a village situated in the Armori tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Armori and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Kojabi serves as the Village Panchayat for Lohara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohara is 538583. The village covers a total geographical area of 112.71 hectares and falls under the 441217 pincode. Gadchiroli is the nearest town, located about 39 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 265 people, including 135 males and 130 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.19%, with male literacy at 96.03% and female literacy at 72.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 156, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population265135130
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1293
Scheduled Castes (SC)1567680
Scheduled Tribes (ST)221210
Literate Population21312192
Illiterate Population521438

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SirsiSouth-West1.59 km
Karpada ChakNorth-West1.61 km
KojabiWest1.62 km
Sonpur ChakNorth-East1.72 km
Mohatola Alies KukadiEast1.93 km
Ganeshpur ChakSouth2.39 km
Naroti ChakEast3.95 km
Chamorshi ChakNorth-West4.04 km
Hirapur RithNorth-East4.14 km
VihirgaonSouth-East4.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lohara

Lohara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadchiroli to Lohara is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Lohara is about 33 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

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Lohara

Where is Lohara located?

Lohara village is located in Armori Tehsil, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Lohara?

The Village Panchayat of Lohara is Kojabi.

What is the pincode of Lohara?

The pincode of Lohara is 441217.

What is the population of Lohara?

Lohara had a total population of 265, including 135 males and 130 females.

How many households are there in Lohara?

Lohara had 72 households.

What is the literacy rate in Lohara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lohara was 84.19%. Male literacy was 96.03% and female literacy was 72.44%.