Narpi - Lanji, Balaghat

Narpi is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Dewrbeli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narpi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narpi is 498555. The village covers a total geographical area of 265.82 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Narpi 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 Narpi

As per Census 2011, Narpi village has a total population of 67 people, consisting of 37 males and 30 females. The village has 12 households and a sex ratio of 810 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 12 literate and 55 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population673730
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18144
Scheduled Tribes (ST)673730
Literate Population1275
Illiterate Population553025

Nearby Villages of Narpi

Narpi 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)
KorkaNorth2.15 km
NalejhariSouth-East2.91 km
BondariNorth4.02 km
KaniyaSouth-West5.81 km
DewarbeliSouth6.26 km
MachhurdaNorth-East6.49 km
KachhargarhSouth-West7.31 km
JhakordaWest7.80 km
BatrangaNorth7.83 km
DulhapurNorth-West7.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Narpi

Narpi 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 29.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Narpi is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Narpi is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Narpi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Narpi

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

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

FAQs about Narpi

Where is Narpi located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Narpi?

The Gram Panchayat of Narpi is Dewrbeli.

What is the pincode of Narpi?

The pincode of Narpi is 481222.

What is the population of Narpi?

Narpi has a total population of 67, including 37 males and 30 females.

How many households are there in Narpi?

There are 12 households in Narpi.

What is the literacy rate in Narpi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Narpi is 17.91%. Male literacy is 18.92% and female literacy is 16.67%.