Lohagaon - Jat, Sangli

Lohagaon is a village situated in the Jat tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 112 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jat and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Lohagaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohagaon is 568843. The village covers a total geographical area of 1595 hectares and falls under the 416404 pincode. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is the nearest town, located about 108 km away.

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

Population of Lohagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Lohagaon village had a total population of 1,912 people, including 967 males and 945 females, living in 435 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.05%, with male literacy at 74.56% and female literacy at 57.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 287, while 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 Lohagaon

Lohagaon 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 Lohagaon

Lohagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Javale, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangli Miraj Kupwad to Lohagaon is about 108 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Lohagaon is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lohagaon

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

Health Facilities in Lohagaon

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

FAQs about Lohagaon