Walegaon - Lanji, Balaghat

Walegaon is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Khursitola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Walegaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walegaon is 498550. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.52 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Walegaon 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 Walegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Walegaon village had a total population of 618 people, including 317 males and 301 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.42%, with male literacy at 85.35% and female literacy at 65.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 563.

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

Nearby Villages of Walegaon

Walegaon 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 Walegaon

Public transport in the Walegaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Salekasa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Walegaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Walegaon is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Walegaon

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

Health Facilities in Walegaon

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

FAQs about Walegaon