Lohta - Ausa, Latur

Lohta is a village situated in the Ausa tehsil of Latur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ausa and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Latur. Lohata serves as the Village Panchayat for Lohta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohta is 560698. The village covers a total geographical area of 489 hectares and falls under the 413520 pincode. Ausa is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Lohta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ausa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Osmanabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lohta

According to the 2011 Census, Lohta village had a total population of 1,176 people, including 601 males and 575 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.72%, with male literacy at 85.06% and female literacy at 71.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 206, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Lohta

Lohta 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 Lohta

Lohta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ausa Road, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ausa to Lohta is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Latur to Lohta is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lohta

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

Health Facilities in Lohta

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

FAQs about Lohta