Pitewani - Lanji, Balaghat
Pitewani 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. Khandaphari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pitewani village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pitewani is 498583. The village covers a total geographical area of 324.97 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.
Pitewani 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.
Nearby Villages of Pitewani
Pitewani 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Serpar | North-West | 1.73 km |
| Wari | South | 1.83 km |
| Khandafari | North | 1.95 km |
| Kajala | South-East | 2.45 km |
| Lohara | West | 2.73 km |
| Sawri Khurd | South-West | 2.95 km |
| Biranpur | South-West | 3.02 km |
| Karadi | South-East | 3.14 km |
| Naskatta | North | 3.20 km |
| Thanegaon | North-West | 3.47 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Pitewani
The nearest railway station is Salekasa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Pitewani is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Pitewani 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.
FAQs about Pitewani
Where is Pitewani located?
Pitewani village is located in Lanji Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pitewani?
The Gram Panchayat of Pitewani is Khandaphari.
What is the pincode of Pitewani?
The pincode of Pitewani is 481222.