Lapti - Baihar, Balaghat

Lapti is a village situated in the Baihar tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 41 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baihar and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Mana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lapti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lapti is 498208. The village covers a total geographical area of 312.23 hectares and falls under the 481117 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Lapti 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 Lapti

As per Census 2011, Lapti village has a total population of 583 people, consisting of 281 males and 302 females. The village has 129 households and a sex ratio of 1,074 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 362 literate and 221 illiterate residents. Additionally, 529 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Lapti

Lapti 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 Lapti

Lapti 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 Simariya Kajanwada, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Lapti is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Lapti is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lapti

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

Health Facilities in Lapti

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

FAQs about Lapti