Sihari - Lanji, Balaghat

Sihari 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 55 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Sihari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sihari is 498500. The village covers a total geographical area of 308.6 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Sihari 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 Sihari

As per Census 2011, Sihari village has a total population of 1,366 people, consisting of 651 males and 715 females. The village has 323 households and a sex ratio of 1,098 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 906 literate and 460 illiterate residents. Additionally, 113 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 548 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sihari are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sihari

Sihari 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 Sihari

Sihari 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 12.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Sihari is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Sihari is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sihari

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

Health Facilities in Sihari

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

FAQs about Sihari