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

As per Census 2011, Newarwahi village has a total population of 1,628 people, consisting of 823 males and 805 females. The village has 354 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 304 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 723 literate and 905 illiterate residents. Additionally, 75 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 313 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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