Lodama - Lanji, Balaghat

Lodama is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Belgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lodama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lodama is 498566. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.03 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Lodama 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 Lodama

According to the 2011 Census, Lodama village had a total population of 701 people, including 345 males and 356 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.28%, with male literacy at 79.21% and female literacy at 58.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Lodama

Lodama 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 Lodama

Lodama 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 28.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Lodama is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Lodama is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lodama

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

Health Facilities in Lodama

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

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