Lonhara - Pauni, Bhandara

Lonhara is a village situated in the Pauni tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pauni and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Lonara serves as the Village Panchayat for Lonhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lonhara is 537325. The village covers a total geographical area of 647.49 hectares and falls under the 441910 pincode. Pauni is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Lonhara

According to the 2011 Census, Lonhara village had a total population of 1,390 people, including 673 males and 717 females, living in 346 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.01%, with male literacy at 90.52% and female literacy at 74.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 156.

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

Nearby Villages of Lonhara

Lonhara 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 Lonhara

Lonhara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhuyar Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauni to Lonhara is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Lonhara is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lonhara

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

Health Facilities in Lonhara

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

FAQs about Lonhara