Bhimodi - Lanji, Balaghat

Bhimodi is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Bhimodi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhimodi is 498490. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Bhimodi 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 Bhimodi

As per Census 2011, Bhimodi village has a total population of 1,523 people, consisting of 748 males and 775 females. The village has 271 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 219 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,015 literate and 508 illiterate residents. Additionally, 52 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 56 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,523748775
Child Population (0–6 yrs)219104115
Scheduled Castes (SC)522527
Scheduled Tribes (ST)562432
Literate Population1,015550465
Illiterate Population508198310

Nearby Villages of Bhimodi

Bhimodi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KochewahiNorth-East0.89 km
BolegaonWest1.14 km
SihariSouth-West2.35 km
TemniNorth-West2.43 km
ItoraSouth-East2.44 km
BenegaonWest2.54 km
KhajariSouth-East2.84 km
DorliNorth-West2.98 km
ChurdiSouth-West3.13 km
PathargaonSouth3.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhimodi

Bhimodi 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 13.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Bhimodi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Bhimodi is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhimodi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhimodi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bhimodi

Where is Bhimodi located?

Bhimodi village is located in Lanji Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhimodi?

Bhimodi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhimodi?

The pincode of Bhimodi is 481222.

What is the population of Bhimodi?

Bhimodi has a total population of 1,523, including 748 males and 775 females.

How many households are there in Bhimodi?

There are 271 households in Bhimodi.

What is the literacy rate in Bhimodi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhimodi is 66.64%. Male literacy is 73.53% and female literacy is 60.00%.