Lohop - Khalapur, Raigad

Lohop is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Khalapur and around 53 km from Alibag. Isambe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lohop village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohop is 553737. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 410220 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Lohop

As per Census 2011, Lohop village has a total population of 493 people, consisting of 327 males and 166 females. The village has 102 households and a sex ratio of 507 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 365 literate and 128 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 65 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lohop are given below:

Nearby Villages of Lohop

Lohop 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 Lohop

Lohop is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chowk, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Lohop is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Lohop is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lohop

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

Health Facilities in Lohop

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

FAQs about Lohop