Loonawas - Bhinmal, Jalore

Loonawas is a village situated in the Bhinmal tehsil of Jalore district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 28 km from Bagora and around 102 km from Jalor. Lunawas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Loonawas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Loonawas is 089471. The village covers a total geographical area of 1034 hectares and falls under the 343030 pincode. Bhinmal is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Loonawas

According to the 2011 Census, Loonawas village had a total population of 2,212 people, including 1,072 males and 1,140 females, living in 417 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.45%, with male literacy at 68.12% and female literacy at 40.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 323, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 128.

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

Nearby Villages of Loonawas

Loonawas 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 Loonawas

Loonawas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marwar Bhinmal, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhinmal to Loonawas is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalor to Loonawas is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Loonawas

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

Health Facilities in Loonawas

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

FAQs about Loonawas