Lunas - Ramshahr, Solan
Lunas is a village situated in the Ramshahr tehsil of Solan district, Himachal Pradesh. Lunas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Lunas is 020496. The village covers a total geographical area of 279.77 hectares and falls under the 174102 pincode. Nalagarh is the nearest town.
Lunas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nalagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shimla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Lunas
According to the 2011 Census, Lunas village had a total population of 556 people, including 294 males and 262 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.58%, with male literacy at 87.59% and female literacy at 57.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129.
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 | 556 | 294 | 262 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 64 | 28 | 36 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 129 | 70 | 59 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 362 | 233 | 129 |
| Illiterate Population | 194 | 61 | 133 |
Nearby Villages of Lunas
Lunas 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 Lunas
Lunas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| 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 Solan to Lunas is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Lunas
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lunas village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Lunas
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lunas village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Lunas
Where is Lunas located?
Lunas village is located in Ramshahr Tehsil, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Lunas?
Lunas is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Lunas?
The pincode of Lunas is 174102.
What is the population of Lunas?
Lunas had a total population of 556, including 294 males and 262 females.
How many households are there in Lunas?
Lunas had 107 households.
What is the literacy rate in Lunas?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lunas was 73.58%. Male literacy was 87.59% and female literacy was 57.08%.