Dorli - Lanji, Balaghat

Dorli is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Dorli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dorli is 498472. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.51 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Dorli 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 Dorli

As per Census 2011, Dorli village has a total population of 1,233 people, consisting of 618 males and 615 females. The village has 265 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 881 literate and 352 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 58 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dorli

Dorli 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 Dorli

Dorli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Amgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Dorli is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Dorli is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dorli

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

Health Facilities in Dorli

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

FAQs about Dorli