Lote - Khed, Ratnagiri

Lote is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 119 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Lote village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lote is 565148. The village covers a total geographical area of 731 hectares and falls under the 415722 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Lote

According to the 2011 Census, Lote village had a total population of 4,003 people, including 2,134 males and 1,869 females, living in 1,036 households. The sex ratio was 876 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.52%, with male literacy at 93.93% and female literacy at 86.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Lote

Lote 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 Lote

Lote is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chiplun, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Lote is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Lote is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lote

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

Health Facilities in Lote

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

FAQs about Lote