Borikalan - Lanji, Balaghat

Borikalan is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Mohajhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Borikalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Borikalan is 498475. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.97 hectares and falls under the 481115 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Borikalan 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 Borikalan

According to the 2011 Census, Borikalan village had a total population of 840 people, including 419 males and 421 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.17%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 75.07%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 145.

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

Nearby Villages of Borikalan

Borikalan 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 Borikalan

Borikalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gudma, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Borikalan is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Borikalan is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Borikalan

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

Health Facilities in Borikalan

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

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