Loni - Kinwat, Nanded

Loni is a village situated in the Kinwat tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kinwat and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Loni village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Loni is 544260. The village covers a total geographical area of 1015 hectares and falls under the 431804 pincode. Kinwat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Loni

According to the 2011 Census, Loni village had a total population of 1,328 people, including 685 males and 643 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.76%, with male literacy at 81.00% and female literacy at 61.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 338.

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 Population1,328685643
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1638578
Scheduled Castes (SC)1025250
Scheduled Tribes (ST)338171167
Literate Population836486350
Illiterate Population492199293

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)
KamthalaSouth-East3.11 km
RajgadNorth-West3.14 km
KherdaSouth4.11 km
Rajgad TandaNorth-West4.11 km
DhamandariNorth-East4.15 km
KanakwadiSouth-West4.48 km
MalkapurSouth-East4.87 km
Maregaon (v)South-West5.56 km
WadoliNorth5.84 km
GhotiSouth-East5.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Loni

Loni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambari, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kinwat to Loni is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Loni is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 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 >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >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 Kinwat Tehsil, Nanded 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 431804.

What is the population of Loni?

Loni had a total population of 1,328, including 685 males and 643 females.

How many households are there in Loni?

Loni had 313 households.

What is the literacy rate in Loni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Loni was 71.76%. Male literacy was 81.00% and female literacy was 61.95%.