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

According to the 2011 Census, Churdi village had a total population of 1,001 people, including 517 males and 484 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.98%, with male literacy at 85.75% and female literacy at 75.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 256.

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

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