Lohatwadi - Ner, Yavatmal

Lohatwadi is a village situated in the Ner tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ner and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Ratanpur serves as the Village Panchayat for Lohatwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohatwadi is 541970. The village covers a total geographical area of 470 hectares and falls under the 445102 pincode. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Lohatwadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Digras Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lohatwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Lohatwadi village had a total population of 563 people, including 292 males and 271 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.06%, with male literacy at 96.41% and female literacy at 89.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Lohatwadi

Lohatwadi 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 Lohatwadi

Lohatwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanja to Lohatwadi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Lohatwadi is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lohatwadi

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

Health Facilities in Lohatwadi

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

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