Pathargaon - Lanji, Balaghat

Pathargaon is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Pathargaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pathargaon is 498498. The village covers a total geographical area of 417.77 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Pathargaon 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 Pathargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Pathargaon village had a total population of 2,129 people, including 1,063 males and 1,066 females, living in 469 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.97%, with male literacy at 89.55% and female literacy at 74.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 179, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 572.

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

Nearby Villages of Pathargaon

Pathargaon 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 Pathargaon

Pathargaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Amgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Pathargaon is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Pathargaon is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pathargaon

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

Health Facilities in Pathargaon

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

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