Lokran - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Lokran is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 190 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Lokarvan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lokran village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lokran is 564692. The village covers a total geographical area of 249 hectares and falls under the 415203 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Lokran

According to the 2011 Census, Lokran village had a total population of 486 people, including 184 males and 302 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 1,641 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.42%, with male literacy at 96.18% and female literacy at 71.16%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Lokran

Lokran 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 Lokran

Lokran is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Veer, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Lokran is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Lokran is about 190 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lokran

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

Health Facilities in Lokran

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

FAQs about Lokran