Mohjhari - Lanji, Balaghat

Mohjhari is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Mohajhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mohjhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mohjhari is 498474. The village covers a total geographical area of 822.38 hectares and falls under the 481115 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Mohjhari 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 Mohjhari

As per Census 2011, Mohjhari village has a total population of 3,999 people, consisting of 1,957 males and 2,042 females. The village has 1,047 households and a sex ratio of 1,043 females per 1,000 males. There are 467 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,942 literate and 1,057 illiterate residents. Additionally, 158 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 280 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mohjhari

Mohjhari 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 Mohjhari

Mohjhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gudma, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Mohjhari is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Mohjhari is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mohjhari

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

Health Facilities in Mohjhari

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

FAQs about Mohjhari