Singola - Lanji, Balaghat

Singola is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Singola village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singola is 498510. The village covers a total geographical area of 496.72 hectares and falls under the 481224 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Singola 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 Singola

As per Census 2011, Singola village has a total population of 1,695 people, consisting of 882 males and 813 females. The village has 400 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 184 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,220 literate and 475 illiterate residents. Additionally, 46 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Singola

Singola 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 Singola

Singola 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 15.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Singola is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Singola is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Singola

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

Health Facilities in Singola

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

FAQs about Singola