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

As per Census 2011, Lakhanwada village has a total population of 1,366 people, consisting of 668 males and 698 females. The village has 333 households and a sex ratio of 1,044 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 975 literate and 391 illiterate residents. Additionally, 200 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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