Churdi - Lanji, Balaghat

Churdi is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Aawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Churdi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Churdi is 498487. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.86 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Churdi 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 Churdi

As per Census 2011, Churdi village has a total population of 1,001 people, consisting of 517 males and 484 females. The village has 239 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 107 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 724 literate and 277 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 256 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Churdi

Churdi 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 Churdi

Churdi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Churdi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Churdi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Churdi

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

Health Facilities in Churdi

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

FAQs about Churdi