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{{Infobox settlement<br />
| name = Lonand<br />
| official_name = <br />
| area_code = +91-02169<br />
| image_alt = <br />
| pushpin_map = India Maharashtra<br />
| utc_offset1 = +5:30<br />
| area_code_type = Telephone code<br />
| area_footnotes = <br />
| area_rank = <br />
| area_total_km2 = <br />
| coordinates = 18.0404°N 74.1872°E<br />
| demographics_type1 = Language<br />
| demographics1_title1 = Official<br />
| demographics1_info1 = [[Marathi language|Marathi]]<br />
| elevation_footnotes = <br />
| elevation_m = 597<br />
| established_date = <br />
| established_title = <!-- Established --><br />
| founder = Shelake patil<br />
| governing_body = Municipal Council<br />
| Government type = <br />
| image_caption = <br />
| image_skyline = <br />
| named_for = <br />
| population_demonym = Lonandkar<br />
| population_density_km2 = auto<br />
| population_footnotes = <br />
| population_total = 45,494<br />
| postal_code = 415521<br />
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]<br />
| pushpin_label_position = right<br />
| pushpin_map_alt = <br />
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Maharashtra, India<br />
| registration_plate = MH-11<br />
| settlement_type = City<br />
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}<br />
| subdivision_name1 = [[Maharashtra]]<br />
| subdivision_name2 = [[Satara district|Satara]]<br />
| subdivision_type = Country<br />
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]<br />
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]<br />
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]<br />
| unit_pref = Metric<br />
| website = {{URL|https://www.satara.gov.in/en/public-utility/municipal-council-lonand/}}<br />
}}<br />
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'''Lonand''' is a city and municipal council in [[Satara district]], [[Maharashtra]]. It is 227km from Mumbai, 81km from Pune, 47km from Wai & Satara, 179km from Sangli and 30km from Phaltan.<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
Lonand is located at {{Coord|18.0404|N|74.1872|E|region:IN_type:city}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.co.in/maps/place/Lonand,+Maharashtra+415521/@18.0409495,74.174044,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x3bc253666bf7152f:0x49d441d7463db7f7!8m2!3d18.041706!4d74.1861821|title=Lonand|website=Lonand|language=en|access-date=2019-03-21}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 597 metres (1961 feet).<ref name=lonand>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Lonand.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Lonand, India|website=www.fallingrain.com|access-date=2019-03-21}}</ref> It is situated on the banks of Khemavati river at the border of Pune district and Satara district.<br />
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The villages of Nimbodi, Padali, Khed, Tambave, Kaapadgaon, Chavanwadi, Koregaon, Balupatlachi Wadi, Padegaon, Andori, Pimpre, and Pargaon-Khandala are situated near Lonand.<br />
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The cities of Phaltan, Baramati, Saswad, Jejuri, Wai, Satara, and Pune are also located near Lonand.<br />
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== Features ==<br />
Landmarks in the city include Punyaslok Ahilyadevi Chowk, Mahatma Jotiba Fule Chowk, Adv. Balasaheb Nagar, Morya Nagar, Maharani Saibai Bhosale Housing Society, Mauli Nagar Adv. Balasaheb Bagwan Sonzari grihnirman society, Punjab Colony Thombare mala, Bhise Vasti-Shirwal naka, Vinayakrao Shelke Patil vasti (Shelke Mala), Maitree Park (Jotiba Nagar), Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Chowk, Bajartal (Rajmata Chowk), Navi Peth, Juni bhaji Mandai, Kaalvat Mala, SP College Lonand, Market Yard (Krushi utpanna bajar samiti), Shelke Galli, Brahmin Ali, Mali Aali, Jambhalicha Mala, Gote Maal, Biroba Vasti, Indiranagar, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj chowk, Umaji Naik Chowk, Punjab colony, Tanaji chowk, and the Lonand Bus Stand MIDC Lonand. <ref name="lonand" /><br />
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Lonand has a railway junction.<br />
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== Transportation ==<br />
Lonand is connected to neighbouring areas by both trains and the road. It is about 227km from the city of Mumbai, 81km from Pune, and 47km from Satara. You can reach the town of [[Wai, Maharashtra|Wai]] by the road Lonand-Khandala-Wai. The [[National Highway 48 (India)|National Highway 48]] is 20km away from Lonand. It's surrounded by eight talukas of the Pune and Satara districts.<br />
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=== National Highway & State Highway ===<br />
The National Highway 48 passes by 20km from Lonand. The state highways Satara-Lonand-Pune and Pune-Lonand-Phaltan-Pandharpur goes by Lonand. Satara-Shirur Highway and Mahad-Pandharpur Highway also pass through Lonand.<br />
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=== Railways ===<br />
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* Lonand Railway Station<br />
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The [[Karad railway station]] is located in Lonand, and it is on a rail line from Mumbai to Miraj, Pune, Satara Sangli, Kolhapur, and Bangalore. You can reach Lonand from Mumbai or Pune easily by road or rail . Trains that pass through Lonand include the [[Mahalaxmi Express]], the [[Koyna Express]], the [[Goa Express]], the [[Sahyadri Express]], the [[Sharavati Express]], the [[Dadar–Puducherry Chalukya Express]] and the [[Dadar–Tirunelveli Chalukya Express]].<br />
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== Economy ==<br />
Lonand is surrounded by land used for agricultural purposes. Lonand is famous for its onions. Lonand and nearby villages are producers of onion and sugarcane. Wheat, maize, and [[sorghum]] are also commonly-grown crops in the area. Farmers produces all types of vegetables, including grapes in large amounts.<br />
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Lonand has a big market place and Maharashtra's second largest Market Yard (Krushi Utpanna Bajar Samiti Lonand) after Nashik for onions.<br />
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Lonand has a Nagar Parishad (Municipal Council) which provides required facilities to peoples, and manage, rules, and looks into cultural and financial affairs and work for the improvement and betterment of Lonand. Mrs. Seema Kharat is the Nagaradhyaksha of Lonand.<br />
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Lonand has the MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation) in its vicinity which boasts many industries employing people in the Satara District.<br />
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Businesses in Lonand include Sona Alloys Pvt. Ltd., Indus Biotech Ltd., Sahyadri Group, Bharat Gears, Privilage Industries, Decimen Control System Pvt. Ltd., Prathmesh Briquate Ltd., and Pushpak Infracon.<br />
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==Education==<br />
Schools in Lonand include:<br />
*Sharadchandra Pawar Mahavidyalaya Lonand (Shivaji University Kolhapur)<br />
* Rayat shikshan Sanstha's New English School and junior college(For girl's), Lonand - <br />
* Vishwajyot International School- CBSE<ref>{{Cite web|title=CBSE Schools in Lonand, Satara - Vishwajyot International School|url=https://www.vishwajyot.com/lonand/|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Vishwajyot High School Kharghar - Ranked #1 School in Navi Mumbai}}</ref><br />
* Sahyadri Public School Lonand<br />
* Mount Carmel Convent School Lonand<br />
* St. Ann's English Medium School<br />
* Zilla Parishad Prathmik school for Boys and Girls<br />
* Malojiraje Vidyalaya And Junior College<br />
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== Cityscape ==<br />
Other buildings in Lonand include:<br />
* Lonand Railway Junction Station <br />
* Lonand Nagarparishad Lonand<br />
* Police Station Lonand<br />
* Indiapost office Lonand<br />
* Shaskiya Prathmik Arogya Kendra (Government Hospital)<br />
* Shaskiy Prani Rugnalay (Government Animal Hospital)<br />
* MSRTC Bus Stand<br />
* Government Guest House<br />
* Talathi Office<br />
* MIDC Lonand<br />
* Malojiraje Vidyalay & Junior College Lonand.<br />
* Sharadchandra Pawar Mahavidyalay Lonand<br />
* Krishi Utpanna Bajara Samiti Lonand (Market Yard)<br />
* Maitree Park (Jotiba Nagar)<br />
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== References ==<br />
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