Loona Khera - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Loona Khera is a village situated in the Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangdhar and around 123 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Sunari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Loona Khera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Loona Khera is 105260. The village covers a total geographical area of 620.9 hectares and falls under the 326516 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 76 km away.

Loona Khera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Loona Khera

As per Census 2011, Loona Khera village has a total population of 797 people, consisting of 404 males and 393 females. The village has 163 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 112 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 419 literate and 378 illiterate residents. Additionally, 90 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Loona Khera are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population797404393
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1125557
Scheduled Castes (SC)904941
Literate Population419273146
Illiterate Population378131247

Nearby Villages of Loona Khera

Loona Khera 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)
Loona KheriWest1.43 km
MelkiEast1.61 km
SunariSouth2.15 km
Bar KheraSouth-West2.26 km
RojhanaNorth-East2.46 km
TigariyaSouth-East2.70 km
Punwar KheriSouth-West2.70 km
Nipaniya KalooNorth3.21 km
Mokal KheriWest3.34 km
TapliSouth-East3.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Loona Khera

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Loona Khera. The nearest railway station is Chau Mahla, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Loona Khera is about 76 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Loona Khera is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Loona Khera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Loona Khera

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Loona Khera

Where is Loona Khera located?

Loona Khera village is located in Gangdhar Tehsil, Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Loona Khera?

The Gram Panchayat of Loona Khera is Sunari.

What is the pincode of Loona Khera?

The pincode of Loona Khera is 326516.

What is the population of Loona Khera?

Loona Khera has a total population of 797, including 404 males and 393 females.

How many households are there in Loona Khera?

There are 163 households in Loona Khera.

What is the literacy rate in Loona Khera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Loona Khera is 52.57%. Male literacy is 67.57% and female literacy is 37.15%.