Itora - Lanji, Balaghat

Itora is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Khajari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Itora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Itora is 498493. The village covers a total geographical area of 206.7 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Itora 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 Itora

According to the 2011 Census, Itora village had a total population of 781 people, including 397 males and 384 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.42%, with male literacy at 93.87% and female literacy at 78.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 305.

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

Nearby Villages of Itora

Itora 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 Itora

Itora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 15.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Itora is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Itora 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 Itora

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

Health Facilities in Itora

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

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