Lohara - Umarkhed, Yavatmal

Lohara is a village situated in the Umarkhed tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Umarkhed and around 136 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Lohara Kd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lohara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohara is 542985. The village covers a total geographical area of 466 hectares and falls under the 445206 pincode. Umarkhed is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Lohara

According to the 2011 Census, Lohara village had a total population of 1,187 people, including 600 males and 587 females, living in 268 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.13%, with male literacy at 88.39% and female literacy at 65.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 441.

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

Nearby Villages of Lohara

Lohara 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 Lohara

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Lohara. The nearest railway station is Julgaon Deccan, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarkhed to Lohara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Lohara is about 136 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lohara

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

Health Facilities in Lohara

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

FAQs about Lohara