Dahegaon - Lanji, Balaghat

Dahegaon is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Dahegaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahegaon is 498516. The village covers a total geographical area of 336.46 hectares and falls under the 481224 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Dahegaon 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 Dahegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dahegaon village had a total population of 1,778 people, including 858 males and 920 females, living in 428 households. The sex ratio was 1,072 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.52%, with male literacy at 88.14% and female literacy at 69.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 972.

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

Nearby Villages of Dahegaon

Dahegaon 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 Dahegaon

Public transport in the Dahegaon is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Dahegaon is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Dahegaon is about 71 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 Dahegaon

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

Health Facilities in Dahegaon

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

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