Lonad - Bhiwandi, Thane

Lonad is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Lonad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lonad is 552646. The village covers a total geographical area of 1160 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Lonad

According to the 2011 Census, Lonad village had a total population of 2,409 people, including 1,297 males and 1,112 females, living in 474 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.22%, with male literacy at 84.03% and female literacy at 65.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 153, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 407.

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

Nearby Villages of Lonad

Lonad 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 Lonad

Lonad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambivli, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Lonad is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Lonad is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lonad

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

Health Facilities in Lonad

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

FAQs about Lonad