Lohom - Khandala, Satara

Lohom is a village situated in the Khandala tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khandala and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Lohom village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohom is 563187. The village covers a total geographical area of 399 hectares and falls under the 412802 pincode. Bhor is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Lohom

According to the 2011 Census, Lohom village had a total population of 876 people, including 417 males and 459 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 1,101 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.18%, with male literacy at 95.57% and female literacy at 75.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Lohom

Lohom 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 Lohom

Lohom is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Valha, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhor to Lohom is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Lohom is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lohom

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

Health Facilities in Lohom

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

FAQs about Lohom