Keregaon - Lanji, Balaghat

Keregaon is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Keregaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keregaon is 498506. The village covers a total geographical area of 553.46 hectares and falls under the 481224 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Keregaon 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 Keregaon

As per Census 2011, Keregaon village has a total population of 2,020 people, consisting of 1,007 males and 1,013 females. The village has 461 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 230 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,463 literate and 557 illiterate residents. Additionally, 216 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 177 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Keregaon

Keregaon 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 Keregaon

Keregaon 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 Amgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Keregaon is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Keregaon is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keregaon

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

Health Facilities in Keregaon

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

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