Lonar - Mangalvedhe, Solapur

Lonar is a village situated in the Mangalvedhe tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangalvedhe and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Lonar village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lonar is 562679. The village covers a total geographical area of 2181 hectares and falls under the 413222 pincode. Mangalvedhe is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Lonar

According to the 2011 Census, Lonar village had a total population of 2,210 people, including 1,166 males and 1,044 females, living in 378 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.55%, with male literacy at 72.00% and female literacy at 49.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 430.

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

Nearby Villages of Lonar

Lonar 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 Lonar

Public transport in the Lonar is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Javale, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangalvedhe to Lonar is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Lonar is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lonar

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

Health Facilities in Lonar

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

FAQs about Lonar