Sadra - Lanji, Balaghat

Sadra is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Sadra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sadra is 498505. The village covers a total geographical area of 379.65 hectares and falls under the 481224 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sadra 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 Sadra

According to the 2011 Census, Sadra village had a total population of 2,120 people, including 1,048 males and 1,072 females, living in 442 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.03%, with male literacy at 92.14% and female literacy at 76.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 318, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 573.

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

Nearby Villages of Sadra

Sadra 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 Sadra

Sadra 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 15.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Sadra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Sadra is about 71 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 Sadra

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

Health Facilities in Sadra

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

FAQs about Sadra