Tedwa - Lanji, Balaghat

Tedwa 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 47 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Tedwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tedwa is 498473. The village covers a total geographical area of 377.09 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Tedwa 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 Tedwa

According to the 2011 Census, Tedwa village had a total population of 2,836 people, including 1,415 males and 1,421 females, living in 702 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.44%, with male literacy at 91.25% and female literacy at 73.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Tedwa

Tedwa 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 Tedwa

Tedwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gudma, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Tedwa is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Tedwa is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tedwa

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

Health Facilities in Tedwa

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

FAQs about Tedwa