Aawa - Lanji, Balaghat

Aawa is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Aawa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aawa is 498486. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.31 hectares and falls under the 481115 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Aawa 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 Aawa

According to the 2011 Census, Aawa village had a total population of 1,199 people, including 586 males and 613 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.71%, with male literacy at 86.85% and female literacy at 74.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187.

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

Nearby Villages of Aawa

Aawa 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 Aawa

Aawa 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 Amgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Aawa is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Aawa is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aawa

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

Health Facilities in Aawa

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

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