Loni - Kukshi, Dhar

Loni is a village situated in the Kukshi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kukshi and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Loni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Loni is 475481. The village covers a total geographical area of 1055.28 hectares and falls under the 454331 pincode. Kukshi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Loni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Loni

According to the 2011 Census, Loni village had a total population of 1,999 people, including 1,039 males and 960 females, living in 381 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.07%, with male literacy at 63.28% and female literacy at 48.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 843.

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

Nearby Villages of Loni

Loni 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 Loni

Loni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kukshi to Loni is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Loni is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Loni

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

Health Facilities in Loni

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

FAQs about Loni