Gatapar - Lanji, Balaghat
Gatapar is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Risewada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gatapar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gatapar is 498603. The village covers a total geographical area of 638.59 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Gatapar 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.
Nearby Villages of Gatapar
Gatapar 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Langurjhiriya | West | 1.75 km |
| Hathitola | South-East | 1.90 km |
| Hagrutola | South-West | 2.13 km |
| Jhapadi | North | 2.33 km |
| Tatikalan | East | 2.94 km |
| Chaukitola | West | 3.33 km |
| Baghnadi | South | 3.37 km |
| Timkitola | South-West | 3.41 km |
| Bagdi | North-East | 3.51 km |
| Sitapala | East | 3.74 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Gatapar
The nearest railway station is Darekasa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Gatapar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Gatapar is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Gatapar
Where is Gatapar located?
Gatapar village is located in Lanji Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gatapar?
The Gram Panchayat of Gatapar is Risewada.
What is the pincode of Gatapar?
The pincode of Gatapar is 481222.