Mahurkhodra - Lanji, Balaghat

Mahurkhodra is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Kansuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahurkhodra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahurkhodra is 498568. The village covers a total geographical area of 2293.52 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Mahurkhodra 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 Mahurkhodra

As per Census 2011, Mahurkhodra village has a total population of 68 people, consisting of 34 males and 34 females. The village has 13 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 17 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 20 literate and 48 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahurkhodra

Mahurkhodra 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 Mahurkhodra

Mahurkhodra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Darekasa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Mahurkhodra is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Mahurkhodra is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahurkhodra

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

Health Facilities in Mahurkhodra

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

FAQs about Mahurkhodra