Luni

Luni is a village located in Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Dhenkanal Sadar (tehsildar office) and 12km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Indipur is the gram panchayat of Luni village.

Here you can discover what makes Luni unique in its vibrant Dhenkanal Sadar-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Luni’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Luni

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Luni is 403308. The village spans a total geographical area of 78 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759025. Dhenkanal is nearest town to Luni village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Luni village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Hindol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Luni

Population of Luni

According to the 2011 Census, Luni has a total population of about 948, with approximately 515 males and 433 females. The sex ratio is around 840 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 95 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 49 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 35. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.22%, with male literacy at about 82.72% and female literacy near 75.06%. There are around 216 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Luni's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Luni

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Luni. As per the 2011 stats, Luni had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Luni

Knowing the nearby villages of Luni helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Luni.

Frequently Asked Questions about Luni