Timkitola - Lanji, Balaghat

Timkitola is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Risewada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Timkitola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Timkitola is 498607. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.78 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Timkitola 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 Timkitola

As per Census 2011, Timkitola village has a total population of 488 people, consisting of 237 males and 251 females. The village has 100 households and a sex ratio of 1,059 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 237 literate and 251 illiterate residents. Additionally, 253 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Timkitola

Timkitola 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 Timkitola

Timkitola 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 27.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Timkitola is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Timkitola is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Timkitola

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

Health Facilities in Timkitola

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

FAQs about Timkitola