Luni - Mundra, Kachchh
Luni is a village situated in the Mundra taluka of Kachchh district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mundra and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Bhuj. Luni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Luni is 507334. The village covers a total geographical area of 2804.26 hectares and falls under the 370410 pincode. Mundra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Luni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Luni
According to the 2011 Census, Luni village had a total population of 3,379 people, including 1,696 males and 1,683 females, living in 603 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.10%, with male literacy at 74.40% and female literacy at 51.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 347, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,379 | 1,696 | 1,683 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 577 | 282 | 295 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 347 | 174 | 173 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 44 | 23 | 21 |
| Literate Population | 1,768 | 1,052 | 716 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,611 | 644 | 967 |
Nearby Villages of Luni
Luni is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Luni
Public transport in the Luni is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mundra to Luni is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhuj to Luni is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Luni
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Luni village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Luni
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Luni village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Luni
Where is Luni located?
Luni village is located in Mundra Taluka, Kachchh district, Gujarat, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Luni?
Luni is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Luni?
The pincode of Luni is 370410.
What is the population of Luni?
Luni had a total population of 3,379, including 1,696 males and 1,683 females.
How many households are there in Luni?
Luni had 603 households.
What is the literacy rate in Luni?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Luni was 63.10%. Male literacy was 74.40% and female literacy was 51.59%.