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

As per Census 2011, Looniyas village has a total population of 1,500 people, consisting of 776 males and 724 females. The village has 260 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 190 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 797 literate and 703 illiterate residents. Additionally, 328 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Looniyas are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,500776724
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19010882
Scheduled Castes (SC)328177151
Literate Population797527270
Illiterate Population703249454

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RajlautaWest2.48 km
TeewliNorth-East3.26 km
HarsaurEast3.75 km
MeharanaNorth-West3.77 km
RaliyawataSouth-West4.10 km
BhanwalcharnaSouth-West4.45 km
MundelpuraSouth4.74 km
Kheri KhinwasiNorth-East4.98 km
Nimbari KalanWest5.92 km
JawlaNorth6.20 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Looniyas

Where is Looniyas located?

Looniyas village is located in Degana Tehsil, Nagaur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Looniyas?

The Gram Panchayat of Looniyas is Thata.

What is the pincode of Looniyas?

The pincode of Looniyas is 341515.

What is the population of Looniyas?

Looniyas has a total population of 1,500, including 776 males and 724 females.

How many households are there in Looniyas?

There are 260 households in Looniyas.

What is the literacy rate in Looniyas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Looniyas is 53.13%. Male literacy is 67.91% and female literacy is 37.29%.