Temni - Lanji, Balaghat

Temni is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Temni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Temni is 498488. The village covers a total geographical area of 872.88 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Temni 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 Temni

According to the 2011 Census, Temni village had a total population of 5,370 people, including 2,655 males and 2,715 females, living in 1,138 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.64%, with male literacy at 84.63% and female literacy at 62.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 298, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 331.

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

Nearby Villages of Temni

Temni 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 Temni

Temni 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 13.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Temni is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Temni is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Temni

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

Health Facilities in Temni

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

FAQs about Temni