Lohara - Gondiya, Gondia

Lohara is a village situated in the Gondiya tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from Gondiya and around 8 km from Gondiya. Lohara village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohara is 537777. The village covers a total geographical area of 538.47 hectares and falls under the 441614 pincode. Gondiya is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Lohara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tirora Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lohara

According to the 2011 Census, Lohara village had a total population of 1,744 people, including 891 males and 853 females, living in 382 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.61%, with male literacy at 90.38% and female literacy at 70.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 106, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 457.

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 Population1,744891853
Child Population (0–6 yrs)228122106
Scheduled Castes (SC)1065749
Scheduled Tribes (ST)457226231
Literate Population1,222695527
Illiterate Population522196326

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)
RatnaraSouth1.94 km
RaipurNorth-West2.28 km
Nila GondiSouth-West2.95 km
GirolaEast2.96 km
PandharabodiSouth-East3.12 km
KohkaSouth-West3.44 km
Sai TolaSouth3.65 km
BalamatolaNorth-West3.82 km
NilajNorth-East4.23 km
Dasgaon Bk.North4.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lohara

Lohara 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 Gondia Jn, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gondiya to Lohara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. 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
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Lohara

Where is Lohara located?

Lohara village is located in Gondiya Tehsil, Gondia district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Lohara?

Lohara is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lohara?

The pincode of Lohara is 441614.

What is the population of Lohara?

Lohara had a total population of 1,744, including 891 males and 853 females.

How many households are there in Lohara?

Lohara had 382 households.

What is the literacy rate in Lohara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lohara was 80.61%. Male literacy was 90.38% and female literacy was 70.55%.