Looniyas - Degana, Nagaur

Looniyas is a village situated in the Degana tehsil of Nagaur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Degana and around 101 km from the district headquarters in Nagaur. Thata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Looniyas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Looniyas is 083434. The village covers a total geographical area of 561.68 hectares and falls under the 341515 pincode. Merta City is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Looniyas

According to the 2011 Census, Looniyas village had a total population of 1,500 people, including 776 males and 724 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.84%, with male literacy at 78.89% and female literacy at 42.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 328.

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

Nearby Villages of Looniyas

Looniyas 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 Looniyas

Looniyas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Degana Jn, while the nearest airport is Kishangarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Merta City to Looniyas is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nagaur to Looniyas is about 101 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 Looniyas

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

Health Facilities in Looniyas

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

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