Loni - Ralegaon, Yavatmal

Loni is a village situated in the Ralegaon tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ralegaon and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Loni village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Loni is 543647. The village covers a total geographical area of 1926 hectares and falls under the 445402 pincode. Yavatmal is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

Loni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ralegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Loni

According to the 2011 Census, Loni village had a total population of 932 people, including 467 males and 465 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.02%, with male literacy at 84.32% and female literacy at 69.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 249, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 399.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population932467465
Child Population (0–6 yrs)924646
Scheduled Castes (SC)249136113
Scheduled Tribes (ST)399193206
Literate Population647355292
Illiterate Population285112173

Nearby Villages of Loni

Loni 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)
BandarSouth-East2.15 km
AnjiNorth-East3.63 km
BhulgadEast3.96 km
Sakhi Kh.South-West3.96 km
BoratiNorth-West4.28 km
WardhSouth-East4.54 km
TejaniNorth5.00 km
BukaiNorth-West5.24 km
PimpalshendaNorth-East5.28 km
AtmurdiEast5.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Loni

Public transport in the Loni is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nagari, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yavatmal to Loni is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Loni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Loni

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Loni

Where is Loni located?

Loni village is located in Ralegaon Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Loni?

Loni is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Loni?

The pincode of Loni is 445402.

What is the population of Loni?

Loni had a total population of 932, including 467 males and 465 females.

How many households are there in Loni?

Loni had 226 households.

What is the literacy rate in Loni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Loni was 77.02%. Male literacy was 84.32% and female literacy was 69.69%.