Lonand - Malshiras, Solapur

Lonand is a village situated in the Malshiras tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malshiras and around 135 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Lonand village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lonand is 562423. The village covers a total geographical area of 2488 hectares and falls under the 413109 pincode. Phaltan is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Lonand

According to the 2011 Census, Lonand village had a total population of 2,692 people, including 1,375 males and 1,317 females, living in 505 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.33%, with male literacy at 81.30% and female literacy at 62.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 439.

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

Nearby Villages of Lonand

Lonand 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 Lonand

Public transport in the Lonand is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baramati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phaltan to Lonand is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Lonand is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lonand

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

Health Facilities in Lonand

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

FAQs about Lonand