Loni - Udgir, Latur

Loni is a village situated in the Udgir tehsil of Latur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Udgir and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Latur. Loni village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Loni is 561014. The village covers a total geographical area of 91 hectares and falls under the 413517 pincode. Udgir is the nearest town, located about 14 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 3,826 people, including 2,003 males and 1,823 females, living in 729 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.95%, with male literacy at 85.58% and female literacy at 71.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,044, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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 Population3,8262,0031,823
Child Population (0–6 yrs)563311252
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,044548496
Scheduled Tribes (ST)331617
Literate Population2,5761,4481,128
Illiterate Population1,250555695

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)
MalkapurSouth-East2.54 km
SomnathpurEast2.55 km
HaibatpurSouth-West2.60 km
HaknakwadiNorth-East2.61 km
TiwatgyalSouth-West2.81 km
TondarNorth-West3.74 km
BanshelkiSouth4.89 km
ShekapurSouth5.41 km
LoharaWest5.72 km
IsmalpurNorth5.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Loni

Loni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Udgir, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udgir to Loni is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Latur to Loni is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Loni

Where is Loni located?

Loni village is located in Udgir Tehsil, Latur 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 413517.

What is the population of Loni?

Loni had a total population of 3,826, including 2,003 males and 1,823 females.

How many households are there in Loni?

Loni had 729 households.

What is the literacy rate in Loni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Loni was 78.95%. Male literacy was 85.58% and female literacy was 71.80%.