Maneri - Lanji, Balaghat

Maneri is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Maneri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maneri is 498541. The village covers a total geographical area of 763 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Maneri 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 Maneri

As per Census 2011, Maneri village has a total population of 2,909 people, consisting of 1,426 males and 1,483 females. The village has 644 households and a sex ratio of 1,039 females per 1,000 males. There are 356 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,079 literate and 830 illiterate residents. Additionally, 231 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 866 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9091,4261,483
Child Population (0–6 yrs)356182174
Scheduled Castes (SC)231106125
Scheduled Tribes (ST)866435431
Literate Population2,0791,122957
Illiterate Population830304526

Nearby Villages of Maneri

Maneri 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BordiEast1.70 km
ChuraliSouth1.81 km
BhursadongariNorth-East2.22 km
SahekiNorth2.34 km
ChicholiSouth2.50 km
BorikhurdNorth-West2.62 km
BothaliSouth-West2.75 km
FofsaWest2.82 km
LoharaEast2.94 km
GorreSouth-East2.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maneri

Maneri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhanoli, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Maneri is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Maneri is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maneri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Maneri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Maneri

Where is Maneri located?

Maneri village is located in Lanji Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Maneri?

Maneri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Maneri?

The pincode of Maneri is 481222.

What is the population of Maneri?

Maneri has a total population of 2,909, including 1,426 males and 1,483 females.

How many households are there in Maneri?

There are 644 households in Maneri.

What is the literacy rate in Maneri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maneri is 71.47%. Male literacy is 78.68% and female literacy is 64.53%.