Lonere - Mangaon, Raigad

Lonere is a village situated in the Mangaon tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Mangaon and around 70 km from Alibag. Lonere village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lonere is 554709. The village covers a total geographical area of 316 hectares and falls under the 402103 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Lonere

According to the 2011 Census, Lonere village had a total population of 2,875 people, including 1,464 males and 1,411 females, living in 634 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.04%, with male literacy at 87.97% and female literacy at 73.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Lonere

Lonere 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 Lonere

Lonere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Goregaon Road, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Lonere is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Lonere is about 70 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 Lonere

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

Health Facilities in Lonere

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

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