Lahangakanhar - Baihar, Balaghat

Lahangakanhar is a village situated in the Baihar tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baihar and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Lahangakanhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lahangakanhar is 498042. The village covers a total geographical area of 3051.94 hectares and falls under the 481116 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Lahangakanhar

According to the 2011 Census, Lahangakanhar village had a total population of 1,034 people, including 509 males and 525 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.13%, with male literacy at 56.50% and female literacy at 47.98%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 972.

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

Nearby Villages of Lahangakanhar

Lahangakanhar 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 Lahangakanhar

Lahangakanhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Lahangakanhar is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Lahangakanhar is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lahangakanhar

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

Health Facilities in Lahangakanhar

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

FAQs about Lahangakanhar