Paldongri - Lanji, Balaghat

Paldongri is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Paldongri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paldongri is 498546. The village covers a total geographical area of 428.96 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Paldongri 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 Paldongri

According to the 2011 Census, Paldongri village had a total population of 2,124 people, including 1,062 males and 1,062 females, living in 517 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.33%, with male literacy at 85.58% and female literacy at 69.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 903.

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

Nearby Villages of Paldongri

Paldongri 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 Paldongri

Paldongri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Paldongri is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Paldongri is about 69 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 Paldongri

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

Health Facilities in Paldongri

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

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