Lonara - Bhiwapur, Nagpur

Lonara is a village situated in the Bhiwapur tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwapur and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Dhamangaon(g) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lonara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lonara is 536545. The village covers a total geographical area of 631.28 hectares and falls under the 441203 pincode. Umred is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Lonara

According to the 2011 Census, Lonara village had a total population of 412 people, including 197 males and 215 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 1,091 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.25%, with male literacy at 90.06% and female literacy at 65.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 288.

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

Nearby Villages of Lonara

Lonara 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 Lonara

Lonara 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 Kargaon Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umred to Lonara is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Lonara is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lonara

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

Health Facilities in Lonara

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

FAQs about Lonara