Lamidih - Pithora, Mahasamund

Lamidih is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Lamidih village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lamidih is 446289. The village covers a total geographical area of 461.32 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Lamidih

According to the 2011 Census, Lamidih village had a total population of 897 people, including 430 males and 467 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 1,086 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.85%, with male literacy at 77.66% and female literacy at 58.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 105, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 275.

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

Nearby Villages of Lamidih

Lamidih 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 Lamidih

Lamidih is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Lamidih is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Lamidih is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lamidih

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

Health Facilities in Lamidih

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

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