Ghansa - Lanji, Balaghat

Ghansa is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Dhansa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghansa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghansa is 498524. The village covers a total geographical area of 328.14 hectares and falls under the 481224 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Ghansa 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 Ghansa

As per Census 2011, Ghansa village has a total population of 1,256 people, consisting of 618 males and 638 females. The village has 292 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 920 literate and 336 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghansa

Ghansa 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 Ghansa

Ghansa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhanoli, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Ghansa is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Ghansa is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghansa

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

Health Facilities in Ghansa

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

FAQs about Ghansa