Newarwahi - Lanji, Balaghat

Newarwahi is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Newarwahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Newarwahi is 498562. The village covers a total geographical area of 887.08 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Newarwahi 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 Newarwahi

According to the 2011 Census, Newarwahi village had a total population of 1,628 people, including 823 males and 805 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.61%, with male literacy at 64.86% and female literacy at 44.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 313.

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

Nearby Villages of Newarwahi

Newarwahi 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 Newarwahi

Newarwahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Salekasa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Newarwahi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Newarwahi is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Newarwahi

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

Health Facilities in Newarwahi

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

FAQs about Newarwahi