Biranpur - Lanji, Balaghat

Biranpur is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Biranpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biranpur is 498535. The village covers a total geographical area of 496.85 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Biranpur 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 Biranpur

According to the 2011 Census, Biranpur village had a total population of 1,697 people, including 865 males and 832 females, living in 381 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.02%, with male literacy at 85.22% and female literacy at 66.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 236.

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

Nearby Villages of Biranpur

Biranpur 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 Biranpur

Biranpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. 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 Biranpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Biranpur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biranpur

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

Health Facilities in Biranpur

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

FAQs about Biranpur