Kalimati - Lanji, Balaghat

Kalimati is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Kalimati village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalimati is 498581. The village covers a total geographical area of 435.86 hectares and falls under the 481224 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Kalimati 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 Kalimati

According to the 2011 Census, Kalimati village had a total population of 2,102 people, including 1,016 males and 1,086 females, living in 462 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.17%, with male literacy at 87.82% and female literacy at 73.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 221, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,245.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalimati

Kalimati 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 Kalimati

Kalimati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Salekasa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Kalimati is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Kalimati is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalimati

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

Health Facilities in Kalimati

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

FAQs about Kalimati