Lonsana - Murtijapur, Akola

Lonsana is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Lonsana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lonsana is 530232. The village covers a total geographical area of 419 hectares and falls under the 444106 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Lonsana

As per Census 2011, Lonsana village has a total population of 409 people, consisting of 213 males and 196 females. The village has 97 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 301 literate and 108 illiterate residents. Additionally, 45 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lonsana are given below:

Nearby Villages of Lonsana

Lonsana 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 Lonsana

Lonsana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mandura, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Lonsana is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Lonsana is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lonsana

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

Health Facilities in Lonsana

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

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