Lakhanwada - Katangi, Balaghat

Lakhanwada is a village situated in the Katangi tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katangi and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Lakhanwada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhanwada is 497283. The village covers a total geographical area of 369.99 hectares and falls under the 481332 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Lakhanwada

According to the 2011 Census, Lakhanwada village had a total population of 1,366 people, including 668 males and 698 females, living in 333 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.18%, with male literacy at 88.65% and female literacy at 71.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 200, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakhanwada

Lakhanwada 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 Lakhanwada

Lakhanwada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Lakhanwada is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Lakhanwada is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakhanwada

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

Health Facilities in Lakhanwada

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

FAQs about Lakhanwada