Parsodi - Lanji, Balaghat

Parsodi is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Parsodi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parsodi is 498511. The village covers a total geographical area of 359.65 hectares and falls under the 481224 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Parsodi 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 Parsodi

According to the 2011 Census, Parsodi village had a total population of 2,049 people, including 1,053 males and 996 females, living in 506 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.06%, with male literacy at 83.11% and female literacy at 62.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Parsodi

Parsodi 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 Parsodi

Parsodi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Amgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Parsodi is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Parsodi is about 80 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 Parsodi

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

Health Facilities in Parsodi

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

FAQs about Parsodi