Tatikalan - Lanji, Balaghat

Tatikalan is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Risewada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tatikalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tatikalan is 498597. The village covers a total geographical area of 1121.62 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Tatikalan 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 Tatikalan

According to the 2011 Census, Tatikalan village had a total population of 233 people, including 131 males and 102 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 779 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.67%, with male literacy at 75.21% and female literacy at 55.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 218.

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

Nearby Villages of Tatikalan

Tatikalan 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 Tatikalan

Tatikalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Darekasa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Tatikalan is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Tatikalan is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tatikalan

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

Health Facilities in Tatikalan

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

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