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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Lonere village has a total population of 2,875 people, consisting of 1,464 males and 1,411 females. The village has 634 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 343 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,052 literate and 823 illiterate residents. Additionally, 130 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 46 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8751,4641,411
Child Population (0–6 yrs)343184159
Scheduled Castes (SC)1306466
Scheduled Tribes (ST)462323
Literate Population2,0521,126926
Illiterate Population823338485

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UsargharNorth1.36 km
ChinchavaliWest1.81 km
KhandpaleSouth-East1.93 km
PahelSouth-East1.96 km
NagaonSouth-West2.04 km
WadgharNorth-West2.31 km
NhaveNorth-East2.41 km
TempaleSouth2.53 km
RepoliNorth3.08 km
KurwadeNorth-West3.09 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Lonere

Where is Lonere located?

Lonere village is located in Mangaon Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lonere?

Lonere is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lonere?

The pincode of Lonere is 402103.

What is the population of Lonere?

Lonere has a total population of 2,875, including 1,464 males and 1,411 females.

How many households are there in Lonere?

There are 634 households in Lonere.

What is the literacy rate in Lonere?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lonere is 71.37%. Male literacy is 76.91% and female literacy is 65.63%.