Linga

Linga is a village located in Mohkhed tehsil of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Mohkhed (tehsildar office) and 10km away from district headquarter Chhindwara. As per 2009 stats, Linga village is also a gram panchayat.

Linga has its own place in the vibrant Chhindwara region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Linga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Linga is 495107. The village spans a total geographical area of 387 hectares. Chhindwara is nearest town to Linga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Linga

Below is a concise population overview of Linga as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,813 1,980 1,833
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 401 218 183
Scheduled Castes (SC) 480 244 236
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 109 62 47
Literate Population 2,807 1,577 1,230
Illiterate Population 1,006 403 603

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Linga village:

  • The total population of Linga village is around 3,813, including approximately 1,980 males and 1,833 females, with a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 401 children aged 0–6 years in Linga village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Linga village has 480 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 109 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Linga village is about 73.62%, with male literacy at 79.65% and female literacy at 67.10%.
  • There are around 824 households in Linga village.

Connectivity of Linga

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Linga. As per the 2011 stats, Linga had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within village

Nearby Villages of Linga

Knowing the nearby villages of Linga helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Linga.

Arjunwadi Kukada Chiman Shikarpur Paunari Jaitpur Khurd Devardha Khunajhir Kalan Salimeta Badgona Joshi Palamau Kodamau

Frequently Asked Questions about Linga

Where is Linga located?
Linga village is situated in Mohkhed Tehsil, within the Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Linga?
Linga serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Linga as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Linga is 3,813, with 1,980 males and 1,833 females.
How many households are there in Linga as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Linga village has a total of 824 households.
What is the literacy rate in Linga as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Linga is 73.62%. The male literacy rate is 79.65%, while the female literacy rate is 67.10%.