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

As per Census 2011, Lohagaon village has a total population of 1,912 people, consisting of 967 males and 945 females. The village has 435 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 224 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,115 literate and 797 illiterate residents. Additionally, 287 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,912967945
Child Population (0–6 yrs)224114110
Scheduled Castes (SC)287157130
Scheduled Tribes (ST)431
Literate Population1,115636479
Illiterate Population797331466

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AvandiSouth-West3.08 km
BhopasewadiNorth-East4.35 km
AglavewadiNorth5.08 km
PareSouth-East5.13 km
SonandNorth-West6.07 km
DiksalSouth-East6.15 km
SinganhalliWest6.81 km
TarangewadiNorth-East7.00 km
MokashawadiSouth-West7.06 km
GalavewadiWest7.65 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Lohagaon

Where is Lohagaon located?

Lohagaon village is located in Jat Tehsil, Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lohagaon?

Lohagaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lohagaon?

The pincode of Lohagaon is 416404.

What is the population of Lohagaon?

Lohagaon has a total population of 1,912, including 967 males and 945 females.

How many households are there in Lohagaon?

There are 435 households in Lohagaon.

What is the literacy rate in Lohagaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lohagaon is 58.32%. Male literacy is 65.77% and female literacy is 50.69%.