Lodhangi - Kirnapur, Balaghat

Lodhangi is a village situated in the Kirnapur tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 46 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kirnapur and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Pipalgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lodhangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lodhangi is 497953. The village covers a total geographical area of 929.41 hectares and falls under the 481115 pincode. Gondia is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Lodhangi

As per Census 2011, Lodhangi village has a total population of 535 people, consisting of 266 males and 269 females. The village has 115 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 359 literate and 176 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 152 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Lodhangi

Lodhangi 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 Lodhangi

Lodhangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gondia to Lodhangi is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Lodhangi is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lodhangi

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

Health Facilities in Lodhangi

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

FAQs about Lodhangi