Loonkhan

Loonkhan is a village located in Chhatargarh tehsil of Bikaner district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Chhatargarh (tehsildar office) and 107km away from district headquarter Bikaner. As per 2009 stats, Lunkhan is the gram panchayat of Loonkhan village.

Here you can discover what makes Loonkhan unique in its vibrant Chhatargarh-Bikaner region. You’ll see Loonkhan’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 Loonkhan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Loonkhan is 069826. The village spans a total geographical area of 4335.63 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 334021. Bikaner is nearest town to Loonkhan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 107km away.

When it comes to local governance, Loonkhan 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 Khajuwala Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bikaner Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Loonkhan

Population of Loonkhan

According to the 2011 Census, Loonkhan has a total population of about 993, with approximately 530 males and 463 females. The sex ratio is around 873 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 173 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 343 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 4. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.36%, with male literacy at about 61.32% and female literacy near 39.96%. There are around 190 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Loonkhan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Loonkhan

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

Nearby Villages of Loonkhan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Loonkhan