Lakhola - Pen, Raigad

Lakhola is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Pen and around 37 km from Alibag. Vadhav serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakhola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhola is 553824. The village covers a total geographical area of 198 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Lakhola

According to the 2011 Census, Lakhola village had a total population of 453 people, including 225 males and 228 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.38%, with male literacy at 94.76% and female literacy at 76.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakhola

Lakhola 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 Lakhola

Public transport in the Lakhola is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pen, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Lakhola is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Lakhola is about 37 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 Lakhola

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

Health Facilities in Lakhola

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

FAQs about Lakhola