Lonkheda - Shahade, Nandurbar

Lonkheda is a village situated in the Shahade tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahade and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Lonkheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lonkheda is 525548. The village covers a total geographical area of 491 hectares and falls under the 425409 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Lonkheda

As per Census 2011, Lonkheda village has a total population of 11,004 people, consisting of 5,849 males and 5,155 females. The village has 2,317 households and a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,362 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 7,608 literate and 3,396 illiterate residents. Additionally, 416 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3,463 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lonkheda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Lonkheda

Lonkheda 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 Lonkheda

Lonkheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranala, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Lonkheda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Lonkheda is about 40 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 Lonkheda

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

Health Facilities in Lonkheda

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

FAQs about Lonkheda