Loni - Korpana, Chandrapur

Loni is a village situated in the Korpana tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Korpana and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Loni village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Loni is 541601. The village covers a total geographical area of 447.24 hectares and falls under the 442916 pincode. Rajura is the nearest town, located about 28 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 1,139 people, including 585 males and 554 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.99%, with male literacy at 86.29% and female literacy at 71.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 214, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 155.

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 Population1,139585554
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1256758
Scheduled Castes (SC)21411797
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1557778
Literate Population801447354
Illiterate Population338138200

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KusalWest1.67 km
ParambaSouth1.93 km
DahegaonEast1.95 km
MathaNorth-West2.12 km
DevghatSouth-West2.18 km
WansadiSouth-East2.76 km
NarandaNorth-East2.83 km
KatlabodiSouth-West3.06 km
DhanoliSouth3.55 km
ChichkhodSouth-East3.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Loni

Loni is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lingti, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajura to Loni is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Loni is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Loni

Where is Loni located?

Loni village is located in Korpana Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Loni?

Loni is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Loni?

The pincode of Loni is 442916.

What is the population of Loni?

Loni had a total population of 1,139, including 585 males and 554 females.

How many households are there in Loni?

Loni had 257 households.

What is the literacy rate in Loni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Loni was 78.99%. Male literacy was 86.29% and female literacy was 71.37%.