Bahela - Lanji, Balaghat

Bahela is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Bahela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahela is 498527. The village covers a total geographical area of 508.18 hectares and falls under the 481224 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Bahela 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 Bahela

As per Census 2011, Bahela village has a total population of 1,930 people, consisting of 964 males and 966 females. The village has 424 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 223 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,461 literate and 469 illiterate residents. Additionally, 98 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 131 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bahela

Bahela 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 Bahela

Bahela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Salekasa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Bahela is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Bahela is about 76 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 Bahela

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

Health Facilities in Bahela

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

FAQs about Bahela