Bisoni - Lanji, Balaghat

Bisoni is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Bisoni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bisoni is 498621. The village covers a total geographical area of 466.6 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Bisoni 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 Bisoni

According to the 2011 Census, Bisoni village had a total population of 5,674 people, including 2,854 males and 2,820 females, living in 1,157 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.61%, with male literacy at 88.60% and female literacy at 74.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 519, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 142.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population5,6742,8542,820
Child Population (0–6 yrs)726346380
Scheduled Castes (SC)519259260
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1426973
Literate Population4,0382,2221,816
Illiterate Population1,6366321,004

Nearby Villages of Bisoni

Bisoni 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)
KalimatiSouth-East1.77 km
ManpurNorth1.93 km
SogalpurNorth-West2.01 km
SahekiSouth-West2.19 km
ThanegaonSouth-East2.50 km
BhursadongariSouth2.79 km
PaldongriWest3.38 km
KalpathriNorth-West3.49 km
BorikhurdSouth-West3.67 km
LoharaSouth-East3.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bisoni

Bisoni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhanoli, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.7 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 Bisoni is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Bisoni is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bisoni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bisoni

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Bisoni

Where is Bisoni located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Bisoni?

Bisoni is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bisoni?

The pincode of Bisoni is 481222.

What is the population of Bisoni?

Bisoni had a total population of 5,674, including 2,854 males and 2,820 females.

How many households are there in Bisoni?

Bisoni had 1,157 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bisoni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bisoni was 81.61%. Male literacy was 88.60% and female literacy was 74.43%.